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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"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

“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

Contrary to the fulminations of critics, they have faithfully implemented the law as expeditiously as possible given the Herculean effort involved.

From The Wall Street Journal

If Harvey needs to clear a large intersection expeditiously—in the interests of safety—he will put his foot down.

From The Wall Street Journal

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