fastish
Definition
Adjective - Moderately fast or somewhat fast in speed: "fastish" describes something that is faster than average but not extremely fast; it indicates a degree of speed that is noticeable but not intense.
Usage Examples
- (The car was moving at a moderately quick speed.)
- (She finished the test in a time that was quicker than average but not record-breaking.)
- (The runner kept a pace that was brisk but not sprinting.)
Advanced Usage
- "a fastish response": a reply or reaction that occurs quickly but not immediately.
- He gave a fastish answer to the question, though he needed a moment to think. (His response was relatively quick but not instantaneous.)
- "fastish growth": development or expansion that is rapid but not explosive.
- The company experienced fastish growth in its first year, doubling its revenue. (Growth was speedy but not extraordinary.)
Variants and Related Words
- Fast (adj/adv): moving or capable of moving at high speed; the base word.
- The train is very fast. (The train moves at high speed.)
- Faster (adj/adv): comparative form of "fast."
- This route is faster than the other one. (This route takes less time.)
- Fastest (adj/adv): superlative form of "fast."
- She is the fastest runner in the team. (She runs at the highest speed in the team.)
Synonyms
- Quickish: somewhat quick; moderately fast.
- He took a quickish shower before leaving. (He showered in a short but not extremely brief time.)
- Brisk: active, fast, and energetic, but not overly rapid.
- A brisk walk is good for health. (A walk at a moderately fast pace is beneficial.)
- Speedy: moving or done with speed; often implies efficiency.
- The delivery was speedy, arriving within two hours. (The delivery was fast but possibly not the fastest.)
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Additional Notes
- "Fastish" is an informal or colloquial term, often used in casual conversation rather than formal writing. It conveys a sense of approximation, meaning "not quite fast, but close to it."