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expeditiously

expeditiously

11 7.3
In a quick and efficient way
  • adverb
  • /ˌɛkspəˈdɪʃəsli/
translation icon : rápidamente
  • The team completed the project expeditiously, meeting all deadlines with ease.
  • as expeditiously as possible
  • move expeditiously

Examples

  • Tate published the better-known papers expeditiously and, by consulting Robertson for the third, saved Einstein from what would have been a very public embarrassment.

    Academic text (2005)
  • Fortunately, laws and mechanisms can be implemented to prevent or expeditiously redress parental abductions, thereby saving abuse survivors and their children from the ultimate abuse.

    Academic text (2017)
  • I could find them expeditiously if you like.

  • Today, many media are available for communicating news expeditiously.

    Academic text (2010)
  • I encourage teams to deal with intra-team conflict honestly and expeditiously.

    Academic text (2001)
  • Mexico's opening, however, could close unless the Bush administration negotiates an agreement expeditiously.

    Academic text (1990)
  • Forty years ago, when John F. Kennedy became president, cabinet and subcabinet officers were nominated and confirmed expeditiously.

    Academic text (2000)
  • Accordingly, in the aftermath of the 11 September terrorist attack, the Bush administration expeditiously lifted sanctions against Pakistan and India on 24 September.

    Academic text (2002)
  • Finally, police departments must begin recording, collecting, and sharing data about complaints of parental abduction, primarily to expeditiously resolve cases, but also to better manage and evaluate police responsiveness.

    Academic text (2017)
  • Weighted down with combat kits and dressed in sweat-drenched khaki uniforms, the recruits' platoon in training expeditiously marches in double-time under a broiling sun.

    Fiction book (1998)

Synonyms

quickly
vsexpeditiously
1.0

At a fast speed or without delay

is fast but focuses on speed rather than efficiency
immediately
vsexpeditiously
1.0

At once without waiting

is instant action but lacks the idea of efficient handling
right away
vsexpeditiously
960 1.0

Without any delay

is immediate but lacks suggestion of efficient, well-done action
rapidly
vsexpeditiously
446 1.4

In a very short time

is about speed but does not imply doing things effectively
at once
vsexpeditiously
344 1.0

Immediately without delay

is instant response focusing on promptness not on effective outcome
instantly
vsexpeditiously
330 1.0

Right away without any delay

is immediate but does not indicate careful, effective process
as soon as possible
vsexpeditiously
244 1.8

As quickly as you can without delay

requests promptness rather than ensured effective completion
directly
vsexpeditiously
163 1.0

Do something at once without delay

is prompt but adds the idea of effective and well-ordered work
readily
vsexpeditiously
163 2.3

Without trouble or delay

is quick but stresses effective action rather than mere ease
ASAP
vsexpeditiously
135 4.0

As soon as you can

is a call for speed but may not demand effective handling
promptly
vsexpeditiously
98 2.1

Without delay or at the planned time

is quick but focuses on timely and effective completion
swiftly
vsexpeditiously
84 1.0

Quickly and smoothly

is fast but does not stress careful, effective results
urgently
vsexpeditiously
51 2.1

In a way that needs attention right away

demands quick action but focuses on urgency not efficient methods
in a heartbeat
vsexpeditiously
  • Informal
50 3.2

Right away without any hesitation

is instant but does not suggest careful, efficient completion
on the double
vsexpeditiously
  • Informal
27 3.7

Very quickly and without delay

is very fast but lacks the clear emphasis on effective results
instantaneously
vsexpeditiously
25 5.6

Happen at once without delay

is instant but does not imply skillful or efficient handling
briskly
vsexpeditiously
24 3.5

Quickly and with a lot of energy to get things done

is quick but stresses both speed and effective results
summarily
vsexpeditiously
  • Formal
15 7.4

Immediately without following the usual official steps

is quick but prefers efficient, proper handling over mere directness
in short order
vsexpeditiously
13 3.5

Very quickly without delay

is quick but stresses organised, effective completion rather than speed alone
straight off
vsexpeditiously
8 3.0

Immediately without delay

is quick but emphasizes effective prompt completion rather than mere immediacy
straightaway
vsexpeditiously
7 3.2

Without delay after something happens

is instant but does not indicate careful or effective process
speedily
vsexpeditiously
6 2.4

To act quickly without delay

is quick but adds emphasis on doing things well and efficiently
like a shot
vsexpeditiously
  • Informal
4 6.0

Very quickly and without hesitation

is instant action but does not highlight efficient, careful execution
in a snap
vsexpeditiously
  • Informal
3 3.0

It happens very quickly with little effort

is quick but emphasizes doing things efficiently and effectively
post-haste
vsexpeditiously
  • Formal
3 7.4

As quickly as possible

demands speed above careful, effective handling
pronto
vsexpeditiously
  • Informal
1 5.6

Very quickly, without delay

asks for speed but not necessarily careful, efficient work
swifty
vsexpeditiously
  • Informal
8.5

Happening very quickly

is quick but informal and not focused on careful efficiency
straightway
vsexpeditiously
  • Archaic
6.6

Immediately without any delay

is immediate but does not stress efficiency of execution
with a quickness
vsexpeditiously
  • Informal
7.2

In a very short time

is fast but centers on speed and urgency rather than effectiveness

Antonyms

In a way that wastes time or money

How Fast

expeditiously
11 7.3
rapidly
446 1.4
quickly
1.0
promptly
98 2.1
slowly
1.0

Surface Forms

expeditiously positive
expeditiouslyer comparative
expeditiouslyest superlative

Morphology

expeditiously = expeditious (transparent) = expedite + ious + ly

The adverb is formed by standard suffixation from the adjective 'expeditious' and retains the adjective's meaning of speed and efficiency.

Etymology

Expeditiously comes from the Latin parts ex- 'out' and ped 'foot', an image of freeing the feet so you can move fast, and you can see ped in the familiar word pedal. So, to act expeditiously is to do something quickly and without delay.