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

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

[Adjective]

$Definition & Meaning of \"slow\"$

quick

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

[Adjective]

$Definition & Meaning of \"quick\"$

fast

having a high speed when doing something, especially moving

[Adjective]

$Definition & Meaning of \"fast\"$

rapid

occurring or moving with great speed

[Adjective]

$Definition & Meaning of \"rapid\"$

swift

occurring or moving with great speed

[Adjective]

$Definition & Meaning of \"swift\"$

speedy

moving or happening quickly

[Adjective]

$Definition & Meaning of \"speedy\"$

supersonic

having a speed greater than that of sound

[Adjective]

$Definition & Meaning of \"supersonic\"$

agile

able to move quickly and easily

[Adjective]

$Definition & Meaning of \"agile\"$

nimble

quick and light in movement or action

[Adjective]

$Definition & Meaning of \"nimble\"$

prompt

(of a person) ready and willing to act quickly

[Adjective]

$Definition & Meaning of \"prompt\"$

accelerated

moving or progressing at a faster rate than usual

[Adjective]

$Definition & Meaning of \"accelerated\"$

brisk

quick and energetic in movement or action

[Adjective]

$Definition & Meaning of \"brisk\"$

hasty

done quickly or without careful consideration

[Adjective]

$Definition & Meaning of \"hasty\"$

fleet

moving in a high speed

[Adjective]

$Definition & Meaning of \"fleet\"$

expeditious

done very quickly without wasting time or resources

[Adjective]

$Definition & Meaning of \"expeditious\"$

high-speed

moving or functioning very fast

[Adjective]

$Definition & Meaning of \"high-speed\"$

zippy

moving with speed or energy

[Adjective]

$Definition & Meaning of \"zippy\"$

breakneck

moving or happening at an extremely dangerous or fast speed

[Adjective]

$Definition & Meaning of \"breakneck\"$

sluggish

moving, responding, or functioning at a slow pace

[Adjective]

$Definition & Meaning of \"sluggish\"$

leisurely

in an unrushed, relaxed manner

[Adverb]

$Definition & Meaning of \"leisurely\"$

plodding

moving or progressing slowly and with great effort

[Adjective]

$Definition & Meaning of \"plodding\"$

express

done with speed or efficiency

[Adjective]

$Definition & Meaning of \"express\"$

snail-paced

moving or progressing very slowly

[Adjective]

$Definition & Meaning of \"snail-paced\"$

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Adjectives of Attributes of Things - Adjectives of Speed