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speedy

American  
[spee-dee] / ˈspi di /

adjective

speedier, speediest

  1. characterized by speed; rapid; swift; fast.

    Synonyms:
    quick

  2. coming, given, or arrived at quickly or soon; prompt; not delayed.

    a speedy recovery.
    Synonyms:
    expeditious
speedy British  
/ ˈspiːdɪ /

adjective

  1. characterized by speed of motion

  2. done or decided without delay; quick

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Usage

What does speedy mean? Speedy is commonly used to mean prompt or with minimal delay. It’s often used in the phrase speedy recovery, meaning a prompt recovery from an illness or injury.Speedy also means very fast. In this sense, it’s often applied as a nickname for athletes who are very fast and quick.Example: I’d like to thank the customer service team for their speedy resolution to this issue.

Other Word Forms

  • overspeedily adverb
  • overspeediness noun
  • overspeedy adjective
  • speedily adverb
  • speediness noun
  • unspeedily adverb
  • unspeediness noun
  • unspeedy adjective

Etymology

Origin of speedy

First recorded in 1325–75, speedy is from the Middle English word spedy. See speed, -y 1

Example Sentences

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United raved about its free speedy Starlink Wi-Fi at a media event in Los Angeles last week.

From The Wall Street Journal

“A speedy resolution to the conflict with Iran leading to a quick drop in gasoline prices and a rebound in the stock market would likely buoy consumer sentiment,” said Faucher.

From Barron's

Influencers, celebrities and everyday people are raving about the injectable substances, which promise everything from youthful skin to speedy muscle recovery.

From The Wall Street Journal

Everything from free speedy Wi-Fi to lie-flat beds with privacy doors.

From The Wall Street Journal

They promise youthful skin and speedy muscle recovery, delivered in injectable form.

From The Wall Street Journal

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