Adjectives of Speed · Adjectives: Attributes Things

moving or happening quickly

"The delivery was speedy."

"The speedy delivery service brought the package to our door in less than twenty four hours after we ordered it."

having a speed greater than that of sound

"The plane flew supersonic."

"The supersonic jet can travel faster than the speed of sound and it crosses the Atlantic Ocean in just three hours."

moving or progressing at a faster rate than usual

"The pace is accelerated."

"The accelerated learning program allowed gifted students to finish high school two years earlier than their peers."

done with excessive speed or urgency

"Don't make a hasty decision."

"The hasty decision to quit his job without having another one lined up was a big mistake."

done very quickly without wasting time or resources

"We need an expeditious reply."

"The lawyer handled the case in an expeditious manner and the client was pleased that the matter was resolved within two weeks."

moving or functioning very fast

"This is a high-speed train."

"The high-speed train connects the two cities in just under two hours making it much faster than driving by car."

moving with speed or energy

"My new car is zippy."

"The zippy little car can accelerate from zero to sixty miles per hour in under six seconds."

moving or happening at an extremely dangerous or fast speed

"He drove at breakneck speed."

"The driver took the corner at breakneck speed and nearly crashed into a tree but he managed to regain control of the car."

moving or progressing slowly and with great effort

"Their plodding progress frustrated."

"The plodding pace of the old horse frustrated the young rider who wanted to gallop across the field at full speed."

moving or progressing very slowly

"The traffic is snail-paced."

"The snail-paced traffic on the highway made him late for his job interview and he lost the opportunity completely."

moving, happening, or being done at a speed that is low

"The turtle is slow."

"The slow internet connection made it impossible to watch the video without constant buffering so she gave up and read a book instead."

taking a short time to move, happen, or be done

"The response is quick."

"The quick response from the firefighters saved the family home from burning to the ground during the electrical fire."

having a high speed when doing something, especially moving

"The car is fast."

"The fast runner crossed the finish line in record time breaking the previous record that had stood for ten years."

occurring or moving with great speed

"The change was rapid."

"The rapid growth of the city caused traffic problems and the government struggled to build enough roads and public transportation."

occurring or moving with great speed

"The bird was swift."

"Her swift response to the emergency call undoubtedly saved the patient's life."

able to move quickly and easily

"The cat is agile."

"The agile cat jumped from the floor to the top of the bookshelf in a single graceful leap."

(of a person) ready and willing to act quickly

"He is a prompt student."

"The prompt response from the emergency services undoubtedly saved the injured hiker's life."

quick and energetic in movement or action

"The walk was brisk."

"The brisk walk in the cold air woke her up and she felt ready to face the busy day ahead."

moving in a high speed

"The fleet car sped past."

"The fleet gazelle leaped gracefully across the savanna, easily outrunning any predators that dared to pursue it."

in a relaxed, unhurried manner

"They walked leisurely."

"We enjoyed a leisurely stroll through the park, taking in the beautiful scenery at our own pace."

done with speed or efficiency

"An express delivery arrived."

"The express train makes only three stops between the two cities so the journey takes half the time of the local service."