speedier

ADJECTIVE

fast, quick

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accelerated brisk expeditious hasty hurried immediate prompt rapid swift

WEAK

agile alacritous breakneck express fleet harefooted headlong lissome lively nimble precipitate quick-fire rapid-fire ready snappy summary supersonic ultrasonic winged

Antonyms

STRONGEST

delayed leisurely slow sluggish

WEAK

halted slowed tardy

Example Sentences

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speedier

And because they are smaller and speedier, they also pump less heat into your kitchen.

From BBC ● Jul. 8, 2026

When rookie left fielder Ryan Ward walked in the seventh inning, the speedier and more defensively sound Alex Call replaced him on the bases.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 5, 2026

It has also created a regulatory system that permits rapid testing and speedier approvals of drug candidates, making it easier for drug researchers to innovate.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 11, 2026

Amazon customers will have to pay more for speedier deliveries.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 17, 2026

We had already filed for permanent residency through my uncle, but once my grandmother became a green card holder, we decided to see if another application would be a speedier option.

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi