speedy

[ spee-dee ]

adjective

, speed·i·er, speed·i·est.

1. characterized by speed; rapid; swift; fast.

   Synonyms: quick

2. coming, given, or arrived at quickly or soon; prompt; not delayed:

   a speedy recovery.

   Synonyms: expeditious

speedy

/ ˈspiːdɪ /

adjective

1. characterized by speed of motion
2. done or decided without delay; quick

Derived Forms

• ˈspeediness, noun
• ˈspeedily, adverb

Other Words From

• speedi·ly adverb
• speedi·ness noun
• over·speedi·ly adverb
• over·speedi·ness noun
• over·speedy adjective
• un·speedi·ly adverb
• un·speedi·ness noun
• un·speedy adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of speedy¹

First recorded in 1325–75, speedy is from the Middle English word spedy. See speed, -y ¹

Example Sentences

But shifting away from its speedy delivery and returns options to echo the practices of increasingly popular Temu and Shein apps would allow them to follow in their footsteps by cutting prices, she said.

From BBC

"Grimm is a Marine veteran, and as we honour our nation's service members this Veteran’s Day, I hope for a full and speedy recovery," he wrote on X.

From BBC

The Dolphins had lost six of their last seven games, their quarterback Tua Tagovailoa was under scrutiny for multiple concussions, and speedy receiver Tyreek Hill was playing with a torn wrist.

From Los Angeles Times

It only made sense that on Friday night at Trabuco Hills High, the speedy sophomore turned on the burners and hauled in two touchdown passes — for 40 and 72 yards — in the first quarter to put the Eagles ahead by nine points.

From Los Angeles Times

Rahmani added that the case can't reasonably be paused for the duration of Trump's presidency because he, like any other criminal defendant, has a right to a speedy trial.

From Salon

Related Words

• accelerated
• brisk
• expeditious
• hasty
• hurried
• immediate
• prompt
• rapid
• swift