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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Categorized English Adjectives Describing Attributes of Things

slow

[Adjective]

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

Ex: He had a slow computer that took a long time to start up.

quick

[Adjective]

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

Ex: The chef prepared the meal with quick movements of his hands.

fast

[Adjective]

having a high speed when doing something, especially moving

Ex: He had a fast response to emergency situations.

rapid

[Adjective]

occurring or moving with great speed

Ex: The rapid river flowed swiftly downstream.

swift

[Adjective]

occurring or moving with great speed

Ex: The swift wind carried the kite high into the sky.

speedy

[Adjective]

moving or happening quickly

Ex: The speedy delivery of the package arrived earlier than expected.

supersonic

[Adjective]

having a speed greater than that of sound

Ex: The fighter jet can travel at supersonic speeds, making it highly agile in aerial combat.

agile

[Adjective]

able to move quickly and easily

Ex: The agile cat leaped effortlessly onto the fence.

nimble

[Adjective]

quick and light in movement or action

Ex: The nimble squirrel darted between branches with ease.

prompt

[Adjective]

(of a person) ready and willing to act quickly

Ex: The prompt student always had their hand raised to answer questions.

accelerated

[Adjective]

moving or progressing at a faster rate than usual

Ex: The accelerated pace of the course allowed students to complete it in half the time.

brisk

[Adjective]

quick and energetic in movement or action

Ex: She took a brisk walk in the morning to wake herself up.

hasty

[Adjective]

done with excessive speed or urgency

Ex: They made a hasty retreat when the weather turned bad.

fleet

[Adjective]

moving in a high speed

Ex: The fleet deer leaped gracefully through the forest.

expeditious

[Adjective]

done very quickly without wasting time or resources

Ex: The expeditious completion of the project impressed the clients.

high-speed

[Adjective]

moving or functioning very fast

Ex: The high-speed train traveled from one city to another in a fraction of the usual time.

zippy

[Adjective]

moving with speed or energy

Ex: The zippy little sports car zoomed down the highway.

breakneck

[Adjective]

moving or happening at an extremely dangerous or fast speed

Ex: The breakneck speed of the roller coaster left riders exhilarated.

sluggish

[Adjective]

moving, reacting, or functioning more slowly than usual

Ex: She dragged her feet in a sluggish pace down the hallway.

leisurely

[Adverb]

in a relaxed, unhurried manner

Ex: They walked leisurely through the park, enjoying the sunny afternoon.

plodding

[Adjective]

moving or progressing slowly and with great effort

Ex: We observed the plodding march of the elderly hikers as they navigated the steep mountain trail.

express

[Adjective]

done with speed or efficiency

Ex: The express train offers a direct and speedy journey between major cities.

snail-paced

[Adjective]

moving or progressing very slowly

Ex: The snail-paced progress of the construction project frustrated everyone involved.

Adjectives of Attributes of Things
Adjectives of Shapes	Adjectives of Distorted Shapes	Adjectives of Geometric Shapes	Adjectives of Entirety
Adjectives of Scope	Adjectives of Geographic Scope	Adjectives of Material	Adjectives of Cleanness
Adjectives of Motion	Adjectives of Speed	Adjectives of Strength	Adjectives of Weakness

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