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

“Lou is here! Louise Everett Goldsmith arrived happy, healthy, expeditiously and right in time for Virgo season,” Moore wrote Wednesday on Instagram.

From Los Angeles Times

The Wisconsin Elections Commission has sought to resolve this dispute expeditiously so that the state can prepare Plan B as soon as possible if it comes to that.

From Slate

“She has at every stage made this case more difficult than the law mandated, and she then dismissed it on largely unprecedented grounds, delivering a significant win to Trump. Should the Court reverse her decision, it must also ensure that the case is reassigned to allow it to proceed fairly and expeditiously and to help restore the credibility of the federal court system.”

From Salon

Related Words

• ardently
• assiduously
• carefully
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• eagerly
• earnestly
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• painstakingly
• purposefully
• restlessly
• vigorously