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   speedy

   /ˈspiːdi/

   adjective

   • 1. done or occurring quickly: "a speedy recovery" Similar rapidswiftquickfastpromptimmediateexpeditiousexpressbrisksharpunhesitatingwhirlwindlightningmeteoricovernightfast-trackwhistle-stophastyhurriedprecipitateprecipitousbreaknecksummaryon-the-spotrushedinformal:p.d.q. (pretty damn quick)snappyquickierare:alacritousOpposite slowleisurelydilatory
   • 2. moving quickly: "a speedy winger" Similar fastfast-movinghigh-speedinformal:nippyzippyliterary:fleetfleet of footfleet-footedrare:volantOpposite slowplodding

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   • 1. speediness noun

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSPEEDY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   We need to take speedy action/make a speedy decision. Everyone is hoping for a speedy end to the conflict (= hoping that an end to it will happen quickly ) . We wished her a speedy recovery from her illness (= that she would get better quickly ) .

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › speedySpeedy Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of SPEEDY is marked by swiftness of motion or action; also : prompt. How to use speedy in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Speedy.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionarySPEEDY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   adjective. us / ˈspi·di / Add to word list. very quick or fast: They hope to bring a speedy end to the conflict. speedily. adverb us / ˈspi·d ə l·i / The error can be speedily corrected. (Definition of speedy from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Examples of speedy. speedy.

5. www.merriam-webster.com › thesaurus › speedySPEEDY Synonyms: 80 Similar and Opposite Words - Merriam-Webster

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   Synonyms for SPEEDY: rapid, quick, fast, brisk, swift, galloping, hasty, whirlwind; Antonyms of SPEEDY: slow, sluggish, unhurried, dragging, pokey, languid, crawling, deliberate.

6. www.dictionary.com › browse › speedySPEEDY Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   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.

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › speedySpeedy - definition of speedy by The Free Dictionary

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   Define speedy. speedy synonyms, speedy pronunciation, speedy translation, English dictionary definition of speedy. adj. speed·i·er , speed·i·est 1. Characterized by rapid motion; swift. 2. Accomplished or arrived at without delay; prompt. See Synonyms at fast1....

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSPEEDY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   A speedy process, event, or action happens or is done very quickly. We wish Bill a speedy recovery. This would be a very speedy trial. I'll sell at a discount in return for a speedy sale. Synonyms: quick, fast, rapid, swift More Synonyms of speedy. speedily graded adverb [ADVERB with verb] This review is being conducted as speedily as possible.