Adjectives of Speed

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

He had a slow computer that took a long time to start up.

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

The chef prepared the meal with quick movements of his hands.

having a high speed when doing something, especially moving

He had a fast response to emergency situations.

occurring or moving with great speed

The rapid river flowed swiftly downstream.

occurring or moving with great speed

The swift wind carried the kite high into the sky.

moving or happening quickly

The speedy delivery of the package arrived earlier than expected.

having a speed greater than that of sound

The fighter jet can travel at supersonic speeds, making it highly agile in aerial combat.

able to move quickly and easily

The agile cat leaped effortlessly onto the fence.

quick and light in movement or action

The nimble squirrel darted between branches with ease.

to encourage someone to do or say something

The teacher used thought-provoking questions to prompt students to participate actively in class discussions.

to make a vehicle, machine or object move more quickly

The pilot smoothly pushed the throttle forward to accelerate the airplane for takeoff.

quick and energetic in movement or action

She took a brisk walk in the morning to wake herself up.

done with excessive speed or urgency

They made a hasty retreat when the weather turned bad.

moving in a high speed

The fleet deer leaped gracefully through the forest.

done very quickly without wasting time or resources

The expeditious completion of the project impressed the clients.

moving or functioning very fast

The high-speed train traveled from one city to another in a fraction of the usual time.

moving with speed or energy

The zippy little sports car zoomed down the highway.

moving or happening at an extremely dangerous or fast speed

The breakneck speed of the roller coaster left riders exhilarated.

moving, reacting, or functioning more slowly than usual

She dragged her feet in a sluggish pace down the hallway.

in a relaxed, unhurried manner

They walked leisurely through the park, enjoying the sunny afternoon.

to walk heavily and laboriously, typically with a slow and monotonous pace

The tired hiker had to plod through the thick mud on the trail.

to show or make a thought, feeling, etc. known by looks, words, or actions

The artist expresses emotions through vibrant colors in her paintings.

moving or progressing very slowly

The snail-paced progress of the construction project frustrated everyone involved.