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 elevator took a long time to reach the desired floor .

quick [adjective]

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

Ex: The runner sprinted with quick strides towards the finish line .

fast [adjective]

having a high speed when doing something, especially moving

Ex: She had a fast typing speed , finishing her work in no time .

rapid [adjective]

occurring or moving with great speed

Ex: The rapid heartbeat indicated excitement or anxiety .

swift [adjective]

occurring or moving with great speed

Ex: The swift current of the river made swimming dangerous .

speedy [adjective]

moving or happening quickly

Ex: The speedy recovery from the injury surprised everyone .

supersonic [adjective]

having a speed greater than that of sound

Ex: The experimental car achieved supersonic speeds on the test track , pushing the limits of automotive technology .

agile [adjective]

able to move quickly and easily

Ex: The agile gymnast executed flips and somersaults with precision .

nimble [adjective]

quick and light in movement or action

Ex: The nimble fingers of the pianist danced across the keys .

prompt [adjective]

(of a person) ready and willing to act quickly

Ex: She appreciated his prompt assistance when her car broke down .

accelerated [adjective]

moving or progressing at a faster rate than usual

Ex: The accelerated development of technology has transformed many industries .

brisk [adjective]

quick and energetic in movement or action

Ex: He answered the questions in a brisk manner , not wasting any time .

hasty [adjective]

done with excessive speed or urgency

Ex: She prepared a hasty meal before running out the door .

fleet [adjective]

moving in a high speed

Ex:

expeditious [adjective]

done very quickly without wasting time or resources

Ex: With the goal of achieving expeditious results , the organization invested in advanced technology and automation .

high-speed [adjective]

moving or functioning very fast

Ex: He upgraded to a high-speed blender for smoother and quicker food preparation .

zippy [adjective]

moving with speed or energy

Ex: The zippy delivery service promised to have packages delivered within hours .

breakneck [adjective]

moving or happening at an extremely dangerous or fast speed

Ex:

sluggish [adjective]

moving, reacting, or functioning more slowly than usual

Ex: The engine was sluggish in the cold weather .

leisurely [adverb]

in a relaxed, unhurried manner

Ex: She took her time and answered the questions leisurely during the interview .

plodding [adjective]

moving or progressing slowly and with great effort

Ex:

express [adjective]

done with speed or efficiency

Ex: The express delivery option guarantees that the package will arrive within 24 hours .

snail-paced [adjective]

moving or progressing very slowly

Ex: She grew impatient with the snail-paced internet connection .

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