speed·y

[spee-dee]
adjective, speed·i·er, speed·i·est.
1.
characterized by speed; rapid; swift; fast.
2.
coming, given, or arrived at quickly or soon; prompt; not delayed: a speedy recovery.

Origin:
1325–75; Middle English spedy. See speed, -y1

speed·i·ly, adverb
speed·i·ness, noun
o·ver·speed·i·ly, adverb
o·ver·speed·i·ness, noun
o·ver·speed·y, adjective
un·speed·i·ly, adverb
un·speed·i·ness, noun
un·speed·y, adjective


1. quick. 2. expeditious.
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speedy (ˈspiːdɪ) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj , speedier, speediest
1.  characterized by speed of motion
2.  done or decided without delay; quick
 
'speedily
 
adv
 
'speediness
 
n

speedy (ˈspiːdɪ) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj , speedier, speediest
1.  characterized by speed of motion
2.  done or decided without delay; quick
 
'speedily
 
adv
 
'speediness
 
n

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