RAPIDLY definition: within a short period of time. See examples of rapidly used in a sentence.

Define rapidly. rapidly synonyms, rapidly pronunciation, rapidly translation, English dictionary definition of rapidly. adj. rap·id·er , rap·id·est Moving, acting, or occurring with great speed.

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RAPIDLY definition: (of an action or movement) performed or occurring during a short interval of time; quick | Meaning, pronunciation, translations and examples

Synonyms for RAPIDLY: quickly, swiftly, fast, quick, soon, promptly, immediately, hot; Antonyms of RAPIDLY: slowly, sluggishly, slow, deliberately, lingeringly, leisurely, belatedly, ploddingly

Dec 3, 2025 · rapidly (comparative more rapidly, superlative most rapidly) With speed; in a rapid manner. quotations She packed her case rapidly and hurried out.

With speed; in a rapid manner. She packed her case rapidly and hurried out. She ran rapidly toward him. She blinked rapidly to clear her vision as she entered the dark building. Life was moving along …

fast, quick-moving, swift: rapid motion; rapid growth. n. Geography Usually, rapids. [plural] a part of a river where the current runs very swiftly. rap•id•ly, adv. See -rape-. rap•id (rap′ id), adj., -er, -est, n. …

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