Definition

In a way that shows you are in a hurry or doing something quickly.

Example

She hurriedly finished her homework before dinner.

Conversation

Did you see how he left the meeting hurriedly?

Yeah, it seemed like he was in a rush to get somewhere.

I wonder if he had another appointment or something.

Maybe! It’s always hectic around this time of year.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Hurriedly is formed from "hurry" (from Middle English "hurri", meaning to move quickly) and the suffix "-ly" (meaning in a manner of). The word describes the manner of doing something quickly or with haste.

Memory Tip

Think of moving quickly ('hurry') and adding '-ly' to show how you do it. So, hurriedly means doing something in a quick manner.

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