expeditious

[ ek-spi-dish-uhs ]

adjective

1. characterized by promptness; quick:

   an expeditious answer to an inquiry.

   Synonyms: rapid, fast, speedy, swift, prompt

   Antonyms: deliberate, leisurely, slow

expeditious

/ ˌɛkspɪˈdɪʃəs /

adjective

1. characterized by or done with speed and efficiency; prompt; quick

Derived Forms

• ˌexpeˈditiousness, noun
• ˌexpeˈditiously, adverb

Other Words From

• ex·pe·di·tious·ly adverb
• ex·pe·di·tious·ness noun
• non·ex·pe·di·tious adjective
• non·ex·pe·di·tious·ness noun
• un·ex·pe·di·tious adjective
• un·ex·pe·di·tious·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of expeditious¹

First recorded in 1590–1600; exped(ition) + -itious

Example Sentences

He also urged “expeditious delivery” of weapons and security services and reaffirmed Israel’s right to defend itself.

From Los Angeles Times

The prosecutor said his team reviewed the case in a “thorough and expeditious manner.”

From Seattle Times

Even if the Supreme Court decides to hear the former president’s case, the Court might follow the example of its predecessor’s expeditious handling of the 1974 case of U.S. v.

From Salon

“We are pleased to reach an expeditious and mutually favorable agreement on this matter with the California Department of Justice,” DesJarlais said.

From Los Angeles Times

“But even if they expedite, the Supreme Court is not expeditious.”

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• diligent
• efficient
• hasty
• punctual
• rapid
• swift