Antonyms for speedy

Grammar : Adj

Spell : spee-dee

Phonetic Transcription : ˈspi di

Definition of speedy

Origin : Old English spedig "prosperous, wealthy;" meaning "moving swiftly" is from late 14c., from speed (n.) + -y (2). Related: Speedily; speediness. Speedy Gonzales, Warner Brothers studios cartoon mouse, debuted in 1953 short directed by Bob McKimson.

adj fast, quick

Example sentences :

Bail was denied to Marsh, Vasca and Joe, and for them a speedy trial was urged.
Extract from : « The Harbor » by Ernest Poole

Serge seemed a little surprised at this speedy termination of their sleep.
Extract from : « Abbe Mouret's Transgression » by Emile Zola

But if it be true, then is not the body liable to speedy dissolution?
Extract from : « Phaedo » by Plato

He knew that if he returned to Algiers there would be a speedy end to him.
Extract from : « The Sea-Hawk » by Raphael Sabatini

Were he again to lose his temper now, there would indeed be a speedy end to him.
Extract from : « St. Martin's Summer » by Rafael Sabatini

But darkness soon coming on put a speedy end to the conflict.
Extract from : « Three Years in the Federal Cavalry » by Willard Glazier

One cannot but desire that their extinction in these parts, which is certain, may be also speedy.
Extract from : « Six Letters From the Colonies » by Robert Seaton

Of course, the motor is absolutely invaluable for speedy transport.
Extract from : « War Letters of a Public-School Boy » by Paul Jones.

I saw only circling wake and waves like those behind a speedy motor-boat.
Extract from : « Tales of Fishes » by Zane Grey

And the Brigadier hopes you 'll be speedy with it, for you must reach Maltz by nightfall.
Extract from : « A Day's Ride » by Charles James Lever

Synonyms for speedy

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