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- [spee-dee]
- /ˈspi di/
- /ˈspiː.di/
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- [spee-dee]
- /ˈspi di/
Definitions of speedily word
- adjective speedily characterized by speed; rapid; swift; fast. 1
- adjective speedily coming, given, or arrived at quickly or soon; prompt; not delayed: a speedy recovery. 1
- adverb speedily act: without delay 1
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Origin of speedily
First appearance:
before 1325 One of the 16% oldest English words
First recorded in 1325-75, speedy is from the Middle English word spedy. See speed, -y1
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Parts of speech for Speedily
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
speedily popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 67% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
speedily usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for speedily
adj speedily
- absurdly — utterly or obviously senseless, illogical, or untrue; contrary to all reason or common sense; laughably foolish or false: an absurd explanation.
- deliriously — Pathology. affected with or characteristic of delirium.
- dementedly — crazy; insane; mad.
- devotedly — zealous or ardent in attachment, loyalty, or affection: a devoted friend.
- distractedly — having the attention diverted: She tossed several rocks to the far left and slipped past the distracted sentry.
adv speedily
- actively — engaged in action; characterized by energetic work, participation, etc.; busy: an active life.
- agilely — quick and well-coordinated in movement; lithe: an agile leap.
- amain — with great strength, speed, or haste
- animatedly — full of life, action, or spirit; lively; vigorous: an animated debate on the death penalty.
- anticipatorily — of, showing, or expressing anticipation.
adverb speedily
- cravingly — With longing or craving.
- daringly — In a daring manner; boldly; courageously; fearlessly; impudently.
- enthusiastically — In an enthusiastic manner.
- expectantly — In an expectant manner.
- expeditiously — In an expeditious manner.
adjective speedily
- frenziedly — In a frenzied manner.
- nonsensically — (of words or language) having little or no meaning; making little or no sense: A baby's babbling is appealingly nonsensical.
- rabidly — irrationally extreme in opinion or practice: a rabid isolationist; a rabid baseball fan.
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