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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.

Where this comes from

The definition and the example on this page are written here. The dictionaries above ground which meaning is being described, not the wording.