speedy

USAGE SUMMARY

The word 'speedy' is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it in many different contexts to describe something that is done quickly or in a short amount of time. For example, "Alice completed her homework in a speedy manner."

✓ Grammatically correct

News & Media

Formal & Business

Science

Human-verified examples from authoritative sources

Exact Expressions

60 human-written examples

"We are going to … start speedy trial of the case," Chandan Kumar Kushwaha, the local superintendent of police, said, while the chief minister told reporters he was taking a personal interest in the case.

The Guardian

He said: "I am sorry to hear that the first minister has been taken into hospital this morning and I wish Peter a full and speedy recovery.

The Guardian

One email began in a moderate tone – "Let us hope the public spending cuts in higher education put a speedy end to your career" – before descending into bigotry: "Perhaps that money-lending Jew will find you a job in gratitude after you did his spade work".

The Guardian - Opinion

"His colleagues and the whole BBC wish him a speedy recovery".

The Guardian

Fullah explains: "You pray to God for a speedy recovery".

The Guardian

Simple, the way instructions for running a marathon can be made reductively simple: take a step or two; continue for 26.2 miles in a speedy fashion.

The Guardian - Lifestyle

Enhanced Alongside the day's stories you'll find plenty of embedded audio, video and image galleries – plus all our crosswords (quick and cryptic every day; prize cryptic on Saturday; speedy and everyman on Sunday).

The Guardian

He said the charity's thoughts and prayers were with the nurse and her family at this "very difficult time" and everyone was hoping for a full and speedy recovery.

The Guardian

John wished the duke a speedy recovery and joked that his illness might be a ruse.

The Guardian - Music

Airbnb offered the chance to explore a different side of some of his favourite cities, by shacking up with the hosts in situ on a speedy global tour.

The Guardian - Travel

She gets that medicine isn't just about the speedy diagnosis and rapid patient turnover that Leonid Pechatnikov prizes, but about treating patients and families with compassion.

The Guardian - TV & Radio

Expert writing Tips

Best practice

Use "speedy" to describe actions, processes or resolutions that occur quickly and efficiently. This can add emphasis to the promptness of the event.

Common error

While "speedy" is acceptable in many situations, avoid using it excessively in formal documents or academic papers where a more sophisticated term like "expeditious" or "rapid" might be more appropriate.

Linguistic Context

The word "speedy" functions primarily as an adjective, modifying nouns to describe something that is done or happens quickly. Ludwig shows various contexts where "speedy" enhances the description of processes or recoveries.

Expression frequency: Very common

Frequent in

News & Media

48%

Formal & Business

26%

Science

26%

Less common in

Encyclopedias

0%

Wiki

0%

Reference

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Ludwig's WRAP-UP

The word "speedy" is a versatile adjective used to describe something that happens quickly and efficiently. According to Ludwig, it's grammatically correct and frequently used across various contexts, including news, business, and general descriptions. While "speedy" is acceptable in many situations, it's important to consider the formality of the context and choose more sophisticated terms like "expeditious" or "rapid" when appropriate. Common usage includes phrases like "speedy recovery" and "speedy resolution", highlighting the promptness and efficiency of the described action or process. The examples provided by Ludwig confirm that this term is usable and understood in contemporary English.

More alternative expressions

Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:

rapid

Synonym emphasizing high rate or velocity.

quick

General term for fast action or movement.

fast

Common synonym indicating high speed.

swift

Implies smooth and rapid movement.

expeditious

Formal term for efficient and prompt action.

prompt

Emphasizes immediacy and readiness.

brisk

Suggests energetic and lively speed.

accelerated

Highlights the increase in speed.

nimble

Indicates agility and quickness in movement or thought.

hurried

Implies haste and a lack of thoroughness.

FAQs

How to use "speedy" in a sentence?

You can use "speedy" to describe things that happen quickly. For example, "The company promised a "speedy resolution" to the issue."

What can I say instead of "speedy"?

Alternatives to "speedy" include "rapid", "quick", or "fast", depending on the specific context and desired nuance.

Which is correct, "speedy recovery" or "speedy heal"?

"Speedy recovery" is the correct and more common phrase to express wishes for a quick return to health. "Heal" is a verb, so the correct noun usage is "speedy healing".

What's the difference between "speedy" and "quick"?

While both "speedy" and "quick" describe something that happens fast, "speedy" often implies efficiency and promptness, whereas "quick" is a more general term for fast action.