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fast-paced

fast-paced

24 3.9
Happening very quickly with a lot of action
  • adjective
  • /fæst-peɪst/
translation icon : de ritmo rápido
  • The movie was thrilling with its fast-paced action sequences that kept everyone on the edge of their seats.
  • fast-paced action
  • fast-paced world
  • fast-paced environment

But I want to end with a few solid, fast-paced questions.

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Examples

  • She enjoys fast-paced activities like running and cycling that keep her energized and engaged.

  • In today's fast-paced world, people often struggle to keep up with all their commitments.

  • It's a very fast-paced life, I would say.

  • But I want to end with a few solid, fast-paced questions.

  • Now they are fun, fast-paced stories.

  • It's kind of this fast-paced tour of a property.

  • In a complex, fast-paced world, leadership cannot rest on the shoulders of the few.

    Academic text (2005)
  • For students of any age, interactive writing lessons need to be fast-paced and demand a high level of engagement.

    Academic text (2014)
  • Today's fast-paced world needs a hero like yours truly.

  • Regardless of who is president, life at the White House is fast-paced, exhilarating, and, of necessity, highly political.

    Academic text (1997)

Synonyms

fast
vsfast-paced
1.0

Moving or happening quickly

stresses energetic ongoing activity rather than merely high speed
rapid
vsfast-paced
295 1.3

Happening very quickly

emphasizes ongoing lively activity and energy rather than pure speed
speedy
vsfast-paced
70 1.8

Moving or happening very quickly with little delay

focuses on sustained energetic activity rather than only minimal delay
frenetic
vsfast-paced
15 7.6

Very fast and energetic in a wild, uncontrolled way

means quick energetic activity without the wild, uncontrolled quality
snappy
vsfast-paced
15 3.7

Quick and energetic in movement or action

describes longer continuous high-energy activity rather than brief actions
go-go
vsfast-paced
  • Archaic
11 6.6

Full of energy and fast activity

is the neutral word for continuous quick activity rather than a trendy label
accelerated
vsfast-paced
4.2

That makes a course or program go faster so people finish sooner

describes naturally rapid activity rather than an imposed speed up
hurried
vsfast-paced
3.4

Done quickly without careful thought

describes energetic continuous activity without implying carelessness or rush

Antonyms

1.0

Moving or happening at a low speed

How Fast

frantic
93 3.9
hectic
65 3.9
fast-paced
24 3.9
leisurely
30 3.4

Surface Forms

fast-paced positive

Morphology

fast-paced = fast + pace (transparent) = fast + pace + ed

The adjective is a direct combination of 'fast' + 'pace' with the participial suffix '-ed', yielding 'having a fast pace', which is straightforward for learners.

Etymology

Fast-paced combines fast ('quick') and pace ('step' or 'speed'), like when you 'set the pace' in a race. So something called fast-paced moves, develops, or happens very quickly.