Definitions
Quickly, promptly, or without delay.
Word origin
From Middle English spedily, spedili, from Old English *spēdiġlīċe, ġespēdiġlīċe (“prosperously”), equivalent to speedy + -ly. Cognate with Scots spedely, spedelie (“quickly, speedily”). Compare also Old English spēdlīċe (“effectually, effectively, successfully, efficaciously, powerfully, in a manner which produces a result”).
Used in a sentence
“He was speedily reassured, and with a large, white, rascally grin, and a glance at his charge, seemed to take me into partnership in his exalted trust.”
“If they keep marching as speedily as they are now, they should reach us within three days."”
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Used as a crossword answer1 curated clues
01“Very quickly”8 letters
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