speedy

[spee-dee]

adjective

speedier, speediest 

1. characterized by speed; rapid; swift; fast.

   Synonyms: quick

2. coming, given, or arrived at quickly or soon; prompt; not delayed.

   a speedy recovery.

   Synonyms: expeditious

speedy

/ ˈspiːdɪ /

adjective

1. characterized by speed of motion

2. done or decided without delay; quick

Other Word Forms

• speedily adverb
• speediness noun
• overspeedily adverb
• overspeediness noun
• overspeedy adjective
• unspeedily adverb
• unspeediness noun
• unspeedy adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of speedy¹

First recorded in 1325–75, speedy is from the Middle English word spedy. See speed, -y ¹

Example Sentences

Kansas City didn’t just lose the game but also lost speedy receiver Xavier Worthy on the third snap of the game when he left with a shoulder injury, towel draped over his head.

From Los Angeles Times

Thompson, a speedy outside back and excellent one-on-one defender, has made 29 total appearances for Angel City since joining the club ahead of the 2024 season.

From Los Angeles Times

Give Mahomes time to find his speedy receivers on the outside.

From Los Angeles Times

The speedy Thompson, 20, has already said goodbye to her Angel City teammates and did not suit up for the team’s win over Bay FC on Monday.

From Los Angeles Times

But his hurried throw had no chance to catch the speedy Vargas.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• accelerated www.thesaurus.com
• brisk 
• expeditious 
• hasty 
• hurried 
• immediate 
• prompt 
• rapid 
• swift 

When To Use

What does speedy mean?

Speedy is commonly used to mean prompt or with minimal delay. It’s often used in the phrase speedy recovery, meaning a prompt recovery from an illness or injury.Speedy also means very fast. In this sense, it’s often applied as a nickname for athletes who are very fast and quick.Example: I’d like to thank the customer service team for their speedy resolution to this issue.