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单词 speediness
释义

speedy

adjective

ˈspē-dē How to pronounce speedy (audio)
speedier; speediest
: marked by swiftness of motion or action
also : prompt sense 2
speedily
ˈspē-də-lē How to pronounce speedy (audio)
adverb
speediness
ˈspē-dē-nəs How to pronounce speedy (audio)
noun

Synonyms

  • blistering
  • breakneck
  • breathless
  • brisk
  • dizzy
  • fast
  • fleet
  • fleet-footed
  • flying
  • galloping
  • hasty
  • hot
  • lightning
  • nippy
  • quick
  • rapid
  • rapid-fire
  • rattling
  • snappy
  • splitting
  • swift
  • whirlwind
  • zippy
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Example Sentences

They wished her a speedy recovery. a speedy worker but not a very careful one, unfortunately
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Word History

Etymology

Middle English spedi "beneficial, unencumbered, agile, prompt," from sped "luck, success, assistance, rate of progress" + -i -y entry 1 — more at speed entry 1

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

speedy

adjective

ˈspē-dē How to pronounce speedy (audio)
speedier; speediest
: moving or taking place fast
She made a speedy recovery.

speediness

noun

as in speed
a high rate of movement or performance the speediness with which she types is simply amazing

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • speed
  • velocity
  • quickness
  • swiftness
  • rapidity
  • rate
  • hurry
  • celerity
  • rapidness
  • pace
  • fleetness
  • haste
  • acceleration
  • fastness
  • tempo
  • promptness
  • gait
  • alacrity
  • promptitude
  • hastiness
  • clip
  • precipitation
  • rush
  • hustle
  • dispatch
  • expeditiousness
  • expedition
  • drive
  • precipitousness
  • warp speed

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • slowness
  • sluggishness
  • lethargy
  • reluctance
  • torpidity
  • deliberateness
  • languor
  • languidness
  • torpor
  • leisureliness
  • deliberation
  • lateness
  • dilatoriness
  • procrastination
  • pokiness
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