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supersonically

supersonically

6.7
In a very fast way that happens almost instantly
  • adverb
  • /ˌsuːpərˈsɒnɪkli/
translation icon : rapidísimamente
  • The team finished the assignment supersonically, impressing everyone with their speed.

Examples

  • He responded supersonically to every email, never keeping anyone waiting.

  • The news spread supersonically through social media, reaching thousands in minutes.

  • The car zoomed supersonically down the highway.

  • She completed the project supersonically fast!

  • The team completed the project supersonically, finishing well ahead of the deadline.

  • She answered the question supersonically, impressing everyone with her speed.

  • The car accelerated supersonically, leaving the other vehicles far behind.

Synonyms

fast
vssupersonically
1.0

Moving or happening quickly

is more extreme and often used figuratively for emphasis
quickly
vssupersonically
1.0

At a fast speed or without delay

expresses a higher degree of speed and intensity
rapidly
vssupersonically
446 1.4

In a very short time

means a stronger, more intense form of quickness
swiftly
vssupersonically
84 1.0

Quickly and smoothly

adds an intensified, often figurative sense of speed
in the blink of an eye
vssupersonically
  • Informal
50 3.3

Very quickly, in almost no time

stresses greater intensity rather than only suddenness
in a flash
vssupersonically
  • Informal
35 2.5

Very quickly in a single moment

is used more for extreme speed or intense effect
like the devil
vssupersonically
  • Informal
8 8.2

Very quickly and with great energy

emphasizes an even higher level of rapid intensity
lightning fast
vssupersonically
  • Informal
6 3.6

Happening or moving very quickly

is more forceful and often expresses great intensity
explosively
vssupersonically
5 4.4

To do something very suddenly and with great force

focuses on extreme speed combined with strong intensity
like thunder
vssupersonically
4 4.7

Very quickly and with great force

adds a figurative sense of extreme rapidity and power
superfast
vssupersonically
1 3.2

Moving or working much faster than usual

is even more intense and often used figuratively
at lightspeed
vssupersonically
  • Informal
1 5.1

To happen or be done very quickly

is more emphatic and figurative about extreme speed
quick as a flash
vssupersonically
  • Informal
1 2.0

Happen very fast

carries a stronger, more figurative sense of extreme speed
like Speedy Gonzales
vssupersonically
  • Informal
1 8.0

In a very quick way, like someone running fast

is more hyperbolic and used to stress extreme speed
like blue murder
vssupersonically
  • UK
9.9

Acts very quickly and with great force

leans more toward extreme, figurative speed and intensity
double quick
vssupersonically
  • Informal
4.1

Very fast, without delay

implies an even higher, almost hyperbolic degree of speed
with a quickness
vssupersonically
  • Informal
7.2

In a very short time

adds greater intensity and a figurative extreme quality

Antonyms

1.0

At a low speed without hurrying

How Fast

supersonically
6.7
quickly
1.0
briskly
24 3.5
slowly
1.0

Surface Forms

supersonically positive

Morphology

supersonically = supersonic (transparent) = super + sonic + ally

Derived from 'supersonic' with the regular adverbial suffix; the figurative sense 'very fast/intense' is an expected extension.

Etymology

Supersonically can also be thought of in a simple way: super- is 'very' (as in superstar) and sonic is 'sound', giving the idea of something beyond the speed of sound. So, used figuratively, supersonically means doing something 'very quickly' or with great intensity.