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Quick-drying

adj.capable, energeticprofessional

What it means

Able to become dry in a short time after use or washing.

Reach for it when highlighting drying time as a practical material benefit

The quick-drying shirts were comfortable again by morning.

Choose between these

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  • everyday

    fast-drying

    the direct familiar synonym is enough

    not when Fast-drying may sound less polished in specifications.

  • everyday

    lightweight

    low mass is the supported feature

    not when Lightweight material can still retain water.

  • warm

    easy-care

    overall maintenance convenience matters

    not when Easy-care covers more than drying time.

  • professional

    moisture-wicking

    fabric moves sweat away from skin

    not when Wicking does not guarantee quick evaporation.

  • professional

    rapid-dry

    a compact product label is required

    not when Rapid-dry is chiefly marketing language.

Said against

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  • slow-drying
  • waterlogged
  • moisture-retaining

It naturally appears in

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  • quick-drying fabric

    Quick-drying fabric kept the uniform usable between shifts.

  • quick-drying paint

    The quick-drying paint allowed two coats before sunset.

  • quick-drying towel

    A quick-drying towel suited the humid campsite.