Adverbs of Speed

at a pace that is not fast

The turtle moved slowly across the road. Examples:

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

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

with little energy, speed, or enthusiasm

After a heavy meal, he moved sluggishly.

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

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

with a lot of speed

She finished the race quickly, crossing the finish line first.

having a high speed when doing something, especially moving

He had a fast response to emergency situations.

in a quick or immediate way

The gazelle moved swiftly to evade the approaching predator.

with a high degree of speed

The courier delivered the package speedily to meet the urgent deadline.

in a way that is quick and unexpected

Suddenly, she remembered where she had left her keys.

in a quick and rushed manner, often done with little time for careful consideration

Due to the approaching storm, they packed their belongings hastily.

in a rushed or quick manner

She gathered her belongings and left the room hurriedly.

in a way that is very quick and often unexpected

The river flowed rapidly after heavy rainfall.

in a quick and energetic manner

She walked briskly to keep up with the group.

in a quick and efficient manner

The team worked expeditiously to meet the project deadline.

with changes or occurrences happening continuously and rapidly

The stock prices were changing by the minute in response to market fluctuations.

in a quick and graceful manner

The professional athlete ran fleetly to secure the victory.

to move quickly or in a hurry

She had to hotfoot it to the bus stop to catch the last bus home.

with speed and urgency

Upon hearing the news, she traveled post-haste to be with her family.