Synonyms:
rapid, speedy
Meaning: characterized by speed; moving with or capable of moving with high speed; "a rapid movement"; "a speedy car"; "a speedy errand boy"
Synonyms:
quick, speedy
Meaning: 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"
Usage examples
Apis will likewise afford speedy and certain help.
Pelops the Tantalid to Pisa coming With speedy coursers
Would it prove to be a copy of his speedy Humming-Bird?
All the speedy ponies were picked out and riders chosen.
On the one hand, Jeff Wain's infatuation had rapidly increased, in view of her speedy departure.
She early embraced the doctrine of the Second Advent, and felt it her duty to proclaim the Lord's speedy coming.
The town was defended by strong forts and many cannon, but its speedy capture by us helped to open up the Mississippi River.
"We won the first contest we were ever in, and beat that speedy monoplane, which was no small thing to do, as they are very fast."
But surely, for a disappointed lover there could be no course so proper as a speedy death by dissipation--which would serve Joe right.
"Then if you do go I wish you a speedy and safe journey, but I tell you to beware of one, Slade, who has a malicious heart and a long memory."