expeditious
Done quickly and efficiently
Examples
In a meeting
“We need an expeditious response to this client request.”
Over coffee
“The doctor was expeditious, so I was out in twenty minutes.”
Why this word
quick
expeditious implies efficient speed with purpose and care, while quick just means fast
fast
expeditious emphasizes prompt action with effectiveness, while fast only describes velocity
speedy
expeditious suggests speed combined with efficiency and competence, while speedy only indicates rapidity
Usage tip
Use to describe processes or actions that are both fast and effective, not just rushed
Etymology
Latin: expeditus 'unimpeded' (ex- 'out' + pes 'foot')
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