hurried (B1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈhɜːrid/

Definition

Done or moving with great haste; rushed.

Examples

• He made a hurried phone call to his mother.

• The hurried departure left many questions unanswered.

• She ate a hurried breakfast before leaving for work.

How to Use hurried

hurry up (phrasal verb)

To move or act more quickly. — "Hurry up, or we'll be late!"

hurry to (prepositional phrase)

To move quickly towards a place. — "They hurried to the nearest shelter when the storm began."

Synonyms of hurried

Words with a similar meaning to hurried:

• hasty
• rushed
• swift
• expeditious

Antonyms of hurried

Words with the opposite meaning to hurried:

• slow
• leisurely
• deliberate

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