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hurried

American  
[hur-eed, huhr-] / ˈhɜr id, ˈhʌr- /

adjective

  1. moving or working rapidly, especially forced or required to hurry, as a person.

  2. characterized by or done with hurry; hasty.

    a hurried meal.
    Synonyms:
    haphazard, slapdash, hectic
hurried British  
/ ˈhʌrɪd /

adjective

  1. performed with great or excessive haste

    a hurried visit
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Other Word Forms

  • hurriedly adverb
  • hurriedness noun
  • overhurried adjective
  • overhurriedly adverb

Etymology

Origin of hurried

First recorded in 1660–70; hurry + -ed 2

Example Sentences

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She hurried on before anyone could ask how.

From Literature

With a glance at the sleeping Annad, he hurried to light the lamp.

From Literature

He hurried along, following the swirling, illuminated lines until they climbed up the last door in the corridor.

From Literature

He hurried to the spot he’d climbed up, and slid back down the bank.

From Literature

Abby’s bottom lip quivered but before she could cry, Jonathan hurried on.

From Literature

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