Adjective

(en adjective)

Fast, prompt, speedy.

* 1815 , , Emma , ch. 38,

Our coachman and horses are so extremely expeditious !—I believe we drive faster than any body.

(of a process or thing) Completed or done with efficiency and speed; facilitating speed.

* 1816 , , The Antiquary , vol. 1, ch. 7,

As they thus pressed forward, longing doubtless to exchange the easy curving line, which the sinuosities of the bay compelled them to adopt, for a straighter and more expeditious path, Sir Arthur observed a human figure on the beach.

* 1844 , , Barry Lyndon , ch. 14,

Now, there was a sort of rough-and-ready law in Ireland in those days, which was of great convenience to persons desirous of expeditious justice.

Adjective

(en adjective)

Lively, vigorous, animated or courageous.

* November 2 2014 , Daniel Taylor, " Sergio Agüero strike wins derby for Manchester City against 10-man United," guardian.co.uk

Remarkably United’s 10 men almost salvaged an improbable draw during a late, spirited challenge. They showed great competitive courage in that period and there were chances for Robin van Persie, Ángel Di María and Marouane Fellaini to punish City for defending too deeply and not being more clinical with their opportunities at the other end.

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