expeditiously

[ ek-spi-dish-uhs-lee ]

adverb

1. promptly and quickly:

   Our office will handle all queries and concerns expeditiously and without delay.

Other Words From

• non·ex·pe·di·tious·ly adverb
• un·ex·pe·di·tious·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of expeditiously¹

expeditious ( def ) + -ly

Example Sentences

“We look forward to a vigorous examination of Senator Alvarado-Gil’s behavior and state of mind and to get this matter to trial as expeditiously as possible.”

From Los Angeles Times

District Judge Adrienne Nelson committing to a swift decision, noting she would work “as expeditiously as possible, because everyone is anticipating a decision.”

From Salon

“One additional day will enable the court’s team of experts to focus exclusively on bringing our systems back online so that the Court can resume operations as expeditiously, smoothly and safely as possible.”

From Los Angeles Times

A senator on the opposing side is allowed to lay out the opposition before ultimately objecting and blocking the effort in a chamber where it is nearly impossible to move expeditiously if anyone balks.

From New York Times

“Therefore, there is urgent need to expeditiously but thoroughly investigate the matter and subject the perpetrators to the due process of the law in order to end impunity of the dreadful criminal act of abduction.”

From BBC

Related Words

• ardently
• assiduously
• carefully
• diligently
• eagerly
• earnestly
• energetically
• enthusiastically
• hastily
• hurriedly
• laboriously
• nimbly
• painstakingly
• purposefully
• restlessly
• vigorously