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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: 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 .
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 .
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 .
hasty
[Adjective]
done quickly or without careful consideration
Ex: He regretted hasty response to the criticism , realizing he should have taken more time to consider his words .
high-speed
[Adjective]
moving or functioning very fast
Ex: high-speed chase ensued after the suspect fled from the scene .
leisurely
[Adverb]
in an unrushed, relaxed manner
Ex: During their vacation , they explored the historic leisurely, stopping at cafes and landmarks .
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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