English Dictionary

Definition of “speedy

speedy (ˈspiːdɪPronunciation for speedy

Definitions

adjective

Word forms: speedier, speediest
  1. characterized by speed of motion
  2. done or decided without delay; quick

Alternative Forms

ˈspeedily adverb ˈspeediness noun

Usage examples

  • Her russet curls were loose in honour of the event and her pale lashes had been given a speedy sweep of a mascara brush.
    Cathy Kelly, JUST BETWEEN US (2002)
  • There a nation decisively pulled together for speedy , common good.
    India Today (2001)
  • Police wanted the registry, saying lives could be saved if they had speedy access to the names and addresses of known sex offenders.
    CBC (2004)
  • A spokesman for the Fringe said:'Obviously we send our finest wishes for a speedy recovery to Jim, who is a familiar face at every Fringe.
    Glasgow Herald (2001)
  • By then I knew the worst ruts and potholes so I was speedy too.
    Hyland, Paul, Indian Balm - Travels in the Southern Subcontinent (1994)

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