expeditiously
Americanadverb
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Etymology
Origin of expeditiously
Explanation
If you do something expeditiously, you do it with speed and great efficiency. You might work expeditiously to finish your chores so you can go out with your friends. The adverb expeditiously can describe something you do quickly and efficiently, but the word has a formal sound to it that makes whatever you’re doing sound fancy. You might do the dishes quickly just to get it over with — but tell your mom you did them expeditiously and she’ll be more impressed. You’ll often hear the word used in formal contexts. A police spokesperson might talk about an investigation that will be handled expeditiously.
Vocabulary lists containing expeditiously
A Tale of Two Cities
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Example Sentences
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“I urge policymakers to act expeditiously before this bubble bursts.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 26, 2026
Senatorial courtesy seemed as though it would glide Mullin along expeditiously.
From Slate ● Mar. 21, 2026
"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 ● Feb. 27, 2026
“It could be adjudicated expeditiously, or it could be just determining that they also agree that there was no criminal intent in the chair’s testimony at the banking committee that I participated in,” he said.
From MarketWatch ● Jan. 30, 2026
They fatten very expeditiously on a small quantity of food, and might be reared in the United States to good advantage, especially for home consumption.
From The American Reformed Cattle Doctor by George Dadd
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