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speedy
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speed·y  (spd)
adj. speed·i·er, speed·i·est
1. Characterized by rapid motion; swift.
2. Accomplished or arrived at without delay; prompt. See Synonyms at fast1.

speedi·ly adv.
speedi·ness n.

speedy
Adjective
[speedier, speediest]
1. done without delay
2. (of a vehicle) able to travel fast
speedily adv
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.speedy - characterized by speed; moving with or capable of moving with high speed; "a rapid movement"; "a speedy car"; "a speedy errand boy"
fast - acting or moving or capable of acting or moving quickly; "fast film"; "on the fast track in school"; "set a fast pace"; "a fast car"
2.speedy - accomplished rapidly and without delay; "was quick to make friends"; "his quick reaction prevented an accident"; "hoped for a speedy resolution of the problem"; "a speedy recovery"; "he has a right to a speedy trial"
fast - acting or moving or capable of acting or moving quickly; "fast film"; "on the fast track in school"; "set a fast pace"; "a fast car"

speedy
adjective quick, fast, rapid, swift, express, winged, immediate, prompt, fleet, hurried, summary, precipitate, hasty, headlong, quickie (informal) expeditious, fleet of foot, pdq (slang) << OPPOSITE slow
Translations
speedy [ˈspiːdɪ] adj (= fast) → veloz, rápido (= prompt); pronto
speedy [spiːdɪ] speed adjrapide, prompt(e)
speedy [ˈspiːdɪ] speed adjschnell;
(reply, settlement) → prompt
speedy [ˈspiːdɪ] adjveloce, rapido/a; [reply] → pronto/a


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