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speedy
[ spee-dee ]
adjective
- characterized by speed; rapid; swift; fast.
Synonyms: quick
- coming, given, or arrived at quickly or soon; prompt; not delayed:
a speedy recovery.
Synonyms: expeditious
speedy
/ ˈspiːdɪ /
adjective
- characterized by speed of motion
- done or decided without delay; quick
Derived Forms
- ˈspeediness, noun
- ˈspeedily, adverb
Other Words From
- speedi·ly adverb
- speedi·ness noun
- over·speedi·ly adverb
- over·speedi·ness noun
- over·speedy adjective
- un·speedi·ly adverb
- un·speedi·ness noun
- un·speedy adjective
Word History and Origins
Example Sentences
Trump, as a candidate and as president-elect, has said he wants a speedy end to the fighting, while Ukraine fears it will be forced to make painful concessions, including ceding territory Russia has already seized.
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.
"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.
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.
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.
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More About Speedy
What does speedy mean?
Speedy is commonly used to mean prompt or with minimal delay. It’s often used in the phrase speedy recovery, meaning a prompt recovery from an illness or injury.
Speedy also means very fast. In this sense, it’s often applied as a nickname for athletes who are very fast and quick.
Example: I’d like to thank the customer service team for their speedy resolution to this issue.
Where does speedy come from?
The first records of speedy come from the 1300s. Speedy is the adjective form of the noun speed.
When we want to describe someone or something as having great speed, we typically just use the word fast. When we use Speedy as a nickname for an athlete (or a cartoon mouse), it usually implies speed but also general quickness and agility.
Perhaps most often, though, speedy is used to mean “prompt.” We wish people a speedy recovery because we want them to promptly feel all better. A speedy resolution to a problem is one that’s implemented promptly and without unnecessary delays. In the TV show Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, the delivery man, Mr. McFeeley, was always making a “speedy delivery,” popularizing the term for deliveries that arrive promptly.
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What are some other forms related to speedy?
- speed (noun)
- speedier (comparative adjective)
- speediest (superlative adjective)
- speedily (adverb)
- speediness (noun)
- overspeedily (adverb)
- overspeediness (noun)
What are some synonyms for speedy?
What are some words that share a root or word element with speedy?
What are some words that often get used in discussing speedy?
How is speedy used in real life?
Speedy is most commonly used in the phrases speedy recovery and speedy delivery. It’s also a somewhat common nickname for athletes.
They don't call him speedy for nothing ⚡@SpeedyNailor pic.twitter.com/VfDRXM5p9g
— Michigan State Football (@MSU_Football) September 23, 2018
Everyone at Manchester City wishes Sir Alex Ferguson a full and speedy recovery after his surgery #footballfamily
— Manchester City (@ManCity) May 5, 2018
Power back on via a mobile generator installed on the industrial estate by some really efficient power workers- @UKPowerNetworks your crew in CB1 8DH are fantastic – well done and thank you for a speedy resolution!
— APC Cambridge (@ApcCambridge) May 1, 2020
Try using speedy!
Which of the following words is NOT a synonym for speedy?
A. fast
B. quick
C. sluggish
D. swift
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