speedy Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective satellite characterized by speed; moving with or capable of moving with high speed
    rapid.
    • a rapid movement
    • a speedy car
    • a speedy errand boy
  2. adjective satellite accomplished rapidly and without delay
    quick.
    • 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

WordNet

Speed"y adjective
Etymology
AS. spdyg.
Wordforms
comparative Speedier ; superlative Speediest
Definitions
  1. Not dilatory or slow; quick; swift; nimble; hasty; rapid in motion or performance; as, a speedy flight; on speedy foot.
    I will wish her speedy strength. Shak.
    Darts, which not the good could shun, The speedy ould outfly. Dryden.

Webster 1913