Antonyms for hurriedly


Grammar : Adj, adv
Spell : hur-eed, huhr-
Phonetic Transcription : ˈhɜr id, ˈhʌr-


Definition of hurriedly

Origin :
  • "done in a rush," 1660s, from past participle of hurry (v.). Related: Hurriedly.
  • As in madly : adj wildly, fiercely
  • As in on the double : adv very quickly
  • As in quickly : adv fast
  • As in rapidly : adv very quickly
  • As in swiftly/swift : adv very fast
  • As in swiftly : adv very fast
  • As in rashly : adv brashly
  • As in speedily : adv rapidly
  • As in busily : adv actively; intently
  • As in fast : adv speedily
  • As in hastily : adv with great speed
  • As in helter-skelter : adv carelessly, confused
Example sentences :
  • Andrew sat in the dark, hurriedly going over his rifle and his revolver.
  • Extract from : « Way of the Lawless » by Max Brand
  • On the contrary, he went toward the two hurriedly, with a gesture of reproval.
  • Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana
  • "I knew you wouldn't fail us, Mr. Burke," Aunt said hurriedly.
  • Extract from : « The Bacillus of Beauty » by Harriet Stark
  • John had hurriedly quitted Aggie's company on that occasion.
  • Extract from : « The Foolish Lovers » by St. John G. Ervine
  • She hesitated for a moment, then she hurriedly said, "John, why shouldn't I go on with my work!"
  • Extract from : « The Foolish Lovers » by St. John G. Ervine
  • Clennam crossed to the other side, and hurriedly opened the letters.
  • Extract from : « Little Dorrit » by Charles Dickens
  • After a pause she broke the silence—with infinite tact—not speaking too hurriedly.
  • Extract from : « The Slave Of The Lamp » by Henry Seton Merriman
  • They were done with some very poor instrument, and hurriedly, with an unsteady hand.
  • Extract from : « A Tale of Two Cities » by Charles Dickens
  • "No," said Mrs. Vansittart, hurriedly, so that the sentence was never finished.
  • Extract from : « Roden's Corner » by Henry Seton Merriman
  • "I'd just as soon you wouldn't, Walter," she said, hurriedly.
  • Extract from : « Alice Adams » by Booth Tarkington

Synonyms for hurriedly

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