Adjectives of Attributes of Things - Adjectives of Speed

These adjectives describe the rate or velocity at which something moves or operates, conveying attributes such as "fast", "quick", "rapid", "slow", etc.

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slow

[Adjective]

moving, happening, or being done at a speed that is low

Ex: The slow train arrived at the station behind schedule.

quick

[Adjective]

taking a short time to move, happen, or be done

Ex: quick fox darted across the field , disappearing into the forest .

fast

[Adjective]

having a high speed when doing something, especially moving

Ex: fast train arrived at the destination in no time .

rapid

[Adjective]

occurring or moving with great speed

Ex: The rapid growth of the city led to urban development.

swift

[Adjective]

occurring or moving with great speed

Ex: He delivered swift kick to the ball , sending it soaring into the goal .

speedy

[Adjective]

moving or happening quickly

Ex: He made speedy exit from the meeting , needing to attend to another matter .

supersonic

[Adjective]

having a speed greater than that of sound

Ex: The military supersonic missiles for swift and precise strikes against targets .

agile

[Adjective]

able to move quickly and easily

Ex: agile robot maneuvered smoothly through the obstacle course .

nimble

[Adjective]

quick and light in movement or action

Ex: nimble cat leaped gracefully over obstacles in its path .

prompt

[Adjective]

(of a person) ready and willing to act quickly

Ex: prompt volunteer arrived early to help set up for the event .

accelerated

[Adjective]

moving or progressing at a faster rate than usual

Ex: accelerated speed of the car made him feel exhilarated as he drove down the highway .

brisk

[Adjective]

quick and energetic in movement or action

Ex: She gave the horse a brisk rubdown after their ride.

hasty

[Adjective]

done with excessive speed or urgency

Ex: We took hasty look at the documents before the meeting .

fleet

[Adjective]

moving in a high speed

Ex: The fleet river rushed through the canyon.

expeditious

[Adjective]

done very quickly without wasting time or resources

Ex: expeditious decision-making process helped resolve the issue quickly .

high-speed

[Adjective]

moving or functioning very fast

Ex: high-speed chase ensued after the suspect fled from the scene .

zippy

[Adjective]

moving with speed or energy

Ex: zippy pace of the workout left her feeling energized and invigorated .

breakneck

[Adjective]

moving or happening at an extremely dangerous or fast speed

Ex: The breakneck growth of the company led to concerns about sustainability.

sluggish

[Adjective]

moving, responding, or functioning at a slow pace

Ex: sluggish stream barely moved , choked with debris after the storm .

leisurely

[Adverb]

in a relaxed, unhurried manner

Ex: During their vacation , they explored the historic leisurely, stopping at cafes and landmarks .

plodding

[Adjective]

moving or progressing slowly and with great effort

Ex: In the rural area, technology's plodding advancement lagged behind urban developments.

express

[Adjective]

done with speed or efficiency

Ex: express bus service provides a direct route to the airport with minimal stops .

snail-paced

[Adjective]

moving or progressing very slowly

Ex: He found it difficult to tolerate snail-paced bureaucracy of the government office .

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