Synonyms

expeditiously

American

[ek-spi-dish-uhs-lee] / ˌɛk spɪˈdɪʃ əs li /

adverb

promptly and quickly.

Our office will handle all queries and concerns expeditiously and without delay.

Other Word Forms

nonexpeditiously adverb
unexpeditiously adverb

Etymology

Origin of expeditiously

expeditious ( def. ) + -ly

Example Sentences

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A judge ruled last week that the preservation group raised the wrong legal claims against the president, and said that if the group brought a new challenge he would "expeditiously" reconsider.

From BBC

They must allow permits, waivers, reviews and approvals to be conducted in a way that expeditiously promotes rebuilding, states the order.

From MarketWatch

"Focus on getting a seat to anyplace from which you can then continue travel to DC, but the first priority will be getting expeditiously out of country," he was quoted as writing.

From Barron's

"I plan to conduct the inquiry as expeditiously as possible."

From BBC

A Northern Ireland Office spokesman said: "The government is working expeditiously to finalise the terms of reference with the independent inquiry chair so the inquiry is able to begin its work without undue delay."

From BBC

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