Synonyms of at speed

at speed

phrase

chiefly British

as in brisk

moving, proceeding, or acting with great speed

He ran at speed to greet her.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• brisk
• quick
• rapid
• galloping
• fast
• hot
• speedy
• swift
• lightning
• fleet
• whirlwind
• splitting
• rapid-fire
• blistering
• breathless
• snappy
• hasty
• strong
• dizzy
• zippy
• nippy
• flying
• breakneck
• rattling
• vigorous
• accelerated
• hurried
• ready
• fleet-footed
• prompt
• high-speed
• expeditious
• breathtaking
• strenuous
• energetic
• hastened
• quickened
• rushed
• rush
• ultrafast
• ultrarapid

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• slow
• lingering
• sluggish
• dragging
• late
• languid
• measured
• deliberate
• crawling
• poking
• unhurried
• laggard
• leisurely
• dawdling
• plodding
• dallying
• dilatory
• tardy
• dillydallying
• slowish
• poky
• ultraslow

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of at speed

Ok, only one counted, but his control of the ball at speed, beating several players in the process, was a joy to watch. — Stuart James, New York Times, 7 July 2026

Japan is now importing it at speed in ways that slam living standards. — William Pesek, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026