Word forms: comparative speedier, superlative speediest
adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun]
A speedy process, event, or action happens or is done very quickly.
We wish Bill a speedy recovery.
This would be a very speedy trial.
I'll sell at a discount in return for a speedy sale.
Synonyms: quick, fast, rapid, swift More Synonyms of speedy
speedilygraded adverb [ADVERB with verb]
This review is being conducted as speedily as possible.
Synonyms: quickly, rapidly, swiftly, fast More Synonyms of speedy
speedy in British English
(ˈspiːdɪ)
adjectiveWord forms: speedier or speediest
1.
characterized by speed of motion
2.
done or decided without delay; quick
Derived forms
speedily (ˈspeedily)
adverb
speediness (ˈspeediness)
noun
speedy in American English
(ˈspidi)
adjectiveWord forms: ˈspeedier or ˈspeediest
1.
characterized by speed of motion; rapid; swift
2.
without delay; quick; prompt
a speedy reply
SIMILAR WORDS: fast
Derived forms
speedily (ˈspeedily)
adverb
speediness (ˈspeediness)
noun
Examples of 'speedy' in a sentence
speedy
We wish you a speedy and safe return to the surface.
The Sun (2010)
We wish him well and hope he has a speedy recovery.
The Sun (2011)
It would deny a speedy and public trial before an independent and impartial tribunal.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Media publicity about bad practice increases the pressure on regulators to take speedy action.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Some cases will benefit from speedy resolution.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
We are proud of all of you and wish you a speedy and safe return home.
The Sun (2009)
We all wish him a speedy recovery.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
But business leaders want a speedy resolution to the impasse.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
We all send our best wishes for a speedy recovery.
The Sun (2012)
His speedy recovery has stunned doctors but he will undergo a final medical test this morning before being released.
The Sun (2009)
We've asked the experts for their top tips on ensuring a speedy sale this winter.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
We wish him a speedy return to F1.
The Sun (2009)
The club wishes him a full and speedy return to health and our thoughts are with him and his family at this time.
The Sun (2012)
Far to the north Tripoli continued its speedy return to normality.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
And it's been a speedy return.
The Sun (2012)
We're all praying for her speedy recovery.
The Sun (2014)
Speedy resolutions will ensure that depositors up to the insured limit of 85,000 should not notice if their bank fails.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
Sudanese ministers had been trying to play down the case, fearing a public backlash that might make a speedy resolution impossible and further diplomatic isolation inevitable.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
A speedy resolution of the issue would be most welcome, so that we can get on with the business of cricket.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
But if you are dreaming of a speedy sale before heading for some far-flung beach, you might have to think again.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
I longed for more jeopardy, and when the suspense does arrive two thirds of the way through, the resolution is too speedy.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
In other languages
speedy
British English: speedy ADJECTIVE
A speedy process, event, or action happens or is done very quickly.
We wish him a speedy recovery.
American English: speedy
Brazilian Portuguese: veloz
Chinese: 迅速的
European Spanish: rápido
French: prompt
German: schnell
Italian: rapido
Japanese: 迅速な
Korean: 신속한
European Portuguese: veloz
Latin American Spanish: rápido
Chinese translation of 'speedy'
speedy
(ˈspiːdɪ)
adj
[recovery, return, conclusion]迅速的 (xùnsù de)
[sale, trial]快的 (kuài de)
(adjective)
Definition
(of a vehicle) able to travel fast
We wish Bill a speedy recovery.
Synonyms
quick
Europe has moved a long way at a quick pace.
fast
She walked at a fast pace.
rapid
the country's rapid economic growth
swift
a swift runner
express
A special express service is available.
winged
immediate
My immediate reaction was one of disgust.
prompt
an inflammation of the eyeball which needs prompt treatment
fleet
He was fleet as a deer.
hurried
They had a hurried breakfast, then left.
summary
precipitate
the precipitate collapse of European communism
hasty
They need to make a hasty escape.
headlong
quickie (informal)
expeditious
the efficient and expeditious way in which he has conducted this business
fleet of foot
pdq (slang)
Opposites
slow
,
leisurely
,
unhurried
,
delayed
,
lingering
,
sluggish
,
plodding
,
long-drawn-out
,
tardy
,
dilatory
,
unrushed
,
dead slow and stop
Additional synonyms
in the sense of expeditious
Definition
done quickly and efficiently
the efficient and expeditious way in which he has conducted this business
Synonyms
quick,
fast,
active,
prompt,
immediate,
rapid,
ready,
alert,
efficient,
instant,
swift,
speedy,
brisk,
hasty,
nimble,
diligent
in the sense of express
Definition
of or for rapid transportation of people, mail, etc.
A special express service is available.
Synonyms
fast,
direct,
quick,
rapid,
priority,
prompt,
swift,
high-speed,
speedy,
quickie (informal),
nonstop,
expeditious
in the sense of fast
Definition
accomplished in or lasting a short time
She walked at a fast pace.
Synonyms
quick,
flying,
winged,
rapid,
fleet,
hurried,
accelerated,
swift,
speedy,
brisk,
hasty,
nimble,
mercurial,
sprightly,
nippy (British, informal)
Synonyms of 'speedy'
speedy
Explore 'speedy' in the dictionary
Additional synonyms
in the sense of fleet
Definition
rapid in movement
He was fleet as a deer.
Synonyms
swift,
flying,
fast,
quick,
winged,
rapid,
speedy,
nimble,
mercurial,
meteoric,
nimble-footed
in the sense of hasty
Definition
done or happening suddenly or quickly
They need to make a hasty escape.
Synonyms
speedy,
fast,
quick,
prompt,
rapid,
fleet,
hurried,
urgent,
swift,
brisk,
expeditious
in the sense of hurried
Definition
done quickly or too quickly
They had a hurried breakfast, then left.
Synonyms
hasty,
quick,
brief,
rushed,
short,
swift,
speedy,
precipitate,
quickie (informal),
breakneck
in the sense of immediate
Definition
taking place without delay
My immediate reaction was one of disgust.
Synonyms
instant,
prompt,
instantaneous,
quick,
on-the-spot,
split-second
in the sense of precipitate
Definition
rushing ahead
the precipitate collapse of European communism
Synonyms
sudden,
quick,
brief,
rushing,
violent,
plunging,
rapid,
unexpected,
swift,
abrupt,
without warning,
headlong,
breakneck
in the sense of prompt
Definition
done without delay
an inflammation of the eyeball which needs prompt treatment