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expeditiousdone with speed and efficiency; quick and thorough

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: done with speed and efficiency; quick and thorough

Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪkˈspiːdiəs/

Korean meaning: 신속하고 효율적인, 빠르고 철저한

Korean pronunciation: 익**스피**디어스

Example Sentences

  • The pizza place promised expeditious delivery, but I'm still waiting after three hours - maybe they meant 'expedition' to find my house!
  • The government's expeditious response to the crisis impressed citizens nationwide.
  • My boss wants expeditious results, but keeps scheduling expeditious meetings to discuss the expeditious timeline!

expeditious

ADJECTIVE

//ɪkˈspiːdiəs//

done with speed and efficiency; quick and thorough

expeditious concept
💡 Concept

a skilled head chef rapidly moves between multiple cooking stations, flipping pans and checking dishes simultaneously. The chef's movements are precise and purposeful, never wasting a single motion or second. Orders that were just received are already being plated and prepared for serving. Multiple dishes move through the cooking process at lightning speed while maintaining perfect quality. Kitchen staff around the chef watch in amazement at the smooth, lightning-fast workflow. Steam rises from perfectly timed dishes as they're completed one after another. work being done with remarkable speed and efficiency, quick and thorough

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ɪkˈspiːdiəs/
🇬🇧 UK/ɪkˈspiːdiəs/

🌳Etymology

Prefixex--
Rootped-
Suffix--itious

Origin

From Latin 'expeditus' meaning 'freed from impediments,' derived from 'expedire' which literally meant 'to free the feet.' Originally a military term for removing obstacles that would slow down marching troops.

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🎵Rhyme

ambitiousnutritioussuspicious
ambitious
nutritious
suspicious

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The pizza place promised expeditious delivery, but I'm still waiting after three hours - maybe they meant 'expedition' to find my house!

The government's expeditious response to the crisis impressed citizens nationwide.

😄 Fun example

My boss wants expeditious results, but keeps scheduling expeditious meetings to discuss the expeditious timeline!

The lawyer's expeditious handling of the case saved both time and money.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

swiftpromptefficientspeedyrapid

Antonyms

slowdelayedsluggish

Related

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