What is another word for speedily?

Pronunciation: [spˈiːdɪlɪ] (IPA)

Speedily is a word that denotes quickness or rapidity. It is often used to describe the pace at which something is done or how quickly something happens. Synonyms for the word speedily include rapidly, swiftly, quickly, expediently, hurriedly, hastily, and promptly. These words convey a sense of urgency and indicate that the action is being done in a timely manner. Other synonyms for speedily may include briskly, agilely, nimbly, and fleetly. These words suggest that the action is being done with agility and precision. Whatever word is chosen, it connotes a sense of urgency and efficiency in the action being taken.

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What are the hypernyms for Speedily?

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What are the opposite words for speedily?

The word "speedily" is an adverb that means quickly or rapidly. Antonyms are words that have opposite meanings to a particular word. Some antonyms for "speedily" are slowly, leisurely, lingeringly, gradually, and steadily. When something is done slowly, it takes an extended amount of time to complete or accomplish. When done leisurely, one takes appreciable time to enjoy the task or activity they are undertaking. Lingeringly implies a reluctance to leave or depart from a place. Gradually means the process of development or occurrence that happens over time. Steadily, on the other hand, implies a consistent or uniform state without fluctuations, quickness or abruptness.

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Usage examples for Speedily

The reply came as speedily as those days would admit, and it was carefully considered.
"The Eye of Dread"
Payne Erskine
The Captain was not sorry to adopt a plan which relieved him so speedily from a very embarrassing situation, and, folding up the note, he turned and left the room.
"The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. II (of II)"
Charles James Lever
An answer was speedily returned that Mr. Scanlan was about to start for Ireland that same afternoon, but would wait upon him immediately.
"The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. II (of II)"
Charles James Lever

Famous quotes with Speedily

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  • We should be more anxious that our afflictions should benefit us than that they should be speedily removed from us.
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    Lawrence Hargrave
  • Unlike most other children, - especially unlike those of to-day - who are eager to become men and women as speedily as possible, I had a terror of growing up, which became more and more accentuated as I grew older.
    Pierre Loti

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