English Explanatory Dictionary

speedily

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adv
  1. In a speedy or fast manner.

Pronunciation

/ˈspiːdɪli/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-speedily.wav

Word forms

speedily speedilier more speedily speediliest most speedily

Etymology

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”).

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