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SPEEDY Synonyms

There are 22 synonyms of the word speedy. (exact relations)
There are 16 hypernyms of the word speedy. (close relations)
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quick
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
noun

• any area of the body that is highly sensitive to pain (as the flesh underneath the skin or a fingernail or toenail)

adverb

• with little or no delay

adjective satellite

• accomplished rapidly and without delay

• hurried and brief

• moving quickly and lightly

• apprehending and responding with speed and sensitivity

• performed with little or no delay

• easily aroused or excited

rapid
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
noun

• a part of a river where the current is very fast

adjective satellite

• done or occurring in a brief period of time

• characterized by speed; moving with or capable of moving with high speed

fast
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
adjective

• acting or moving or capable of acting or moving quickly

• (used of timepieces) indicating a time ahead of or later than the correct time

• at a rapid tempo

noun

• abstaining from food

adverb

• quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)

• firmly or closely

adjective satellite

• (of surfaces) conducive to rapid speeds

• resistant to destruction or fading

• unrestrained by convention or morality

• hurried and brief

• securely fixed in place

• unwavering in devotion to friend or vow or cause

• (of a photographic lens or emulsion) causing a shortening of exposure time

verb

• abstain from certain foods, as for religious or medical reasons

• abstain from eating

swift
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• a small bird that resembles a swallow and is noted for its rapid flight

• United States meat-packer who began the use of refrigerated railroad cars (1839-1903)

• common western lizard; seen on logs or rocks

• an English satirist born in Ireland (1667-1745)

adjective satellite

• moving very fast

accelerated
verb, adverb, adjectivev, adv, adj
adjective satellite

• speeded up, as of an academic course

agile
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
adjective satellite

• moving quickly and lightly

• mentally quick

brisk
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• quick and energetic

• imparting vitality and energy

• very active

verb

• become brisk

expeditious
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• marked by speed and efficiency

fleet
verb, nounv, n
noun

• group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership

• group of motor vehicles operating together under the same ownership

• a group of steamships operating together under the same ownership

• a group of warships organized as a tactical unit

adjective satellite

• moving very fast

verb

• move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart

• disappear gradually

hasty
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• excessively quick

• done with very great haste and without due deliberation

high-speed
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• operating at high speed

lively
adjectiveadj
adjective

• full of life and energy

adjective satellite

• full of zest or vigor

• quick and energetic

• elastic; rebounds readily

• filled with events or activity

• full of spirit; full of life

nimble
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• moving quickly and lightly

• mentally quick

prompt
verb, adverb, noun, adjectivev, adv, n, adj
noun

• a cue given to a performer (usually the beginning of the next line to be spoken)

• (computer science) a symbol that appears on the computer screen to indicate that the computer is ready to receive a command

adjective satellite

• according to schedule or without delay; on time

• ready and willing or quick to act

• performed with little or no delay

verb

• give an incentive for action

• serve as the inciting cause of

• assist (somebody acting or reciting) by suggesting the next words of something forgotten or imperfectly learned

snappy
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• apt to speak irritably

• smart and fashionable

• pleasantly cold and invigorating

• marked by up-to-dateness in dress and manners

• quick and energetic

sprightly
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• full of spirit and vitality

supersonic
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
adjective

• (of speed) greater than the speed of sound in a given medium (especially air)

adjective satellite

• having frequencies above those of audible sound

zippy
noun, adjectiven, adj
adjective satellite

• quick and energetic

• marked by lively action

hustling
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• a swindle in which you cheat at gambling or persuade a person to buy worthless property

• a rapid active commotion

verb

• cause to move furtively and hurriedly

• move or cause to move energetically or busily

• sell something to or obtain something from by energetic and especially underhanded activity

• get by trying hard

• pressure or urge someone into an action

turbocharged
adjectiveadj
verb

• To increase the power of (an internal combustion engine, either Otto or Diesel cycle) by compressing the inlet air with power extracted from the exhaust air.

• To make faster or more powerful.

adjective

• Having a turbocharger

Best Hypernyms For SPEEDY

Here is a list of related hypernyms for speedy, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (16)
accelerated agile brisk expeditious fast fleet hasty high-speed hurried nimble prompt quick rapid snappy swift turbo

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