speedily

English

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”).

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ˈspiːdɪli/

Adverb

speedily (comparative speedilier or more speedily, superlative speediliest or most speedily)

In a speedy or fast manner.

Synonyms

See also Thesaurus:quickly

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