speedful en · ADJ
Etymology
From Middle English speedful, spedeful, spedful (“successful, prosperous”), equivalent to speed + -ful.
Meanings
- (archaic) Successful, effectual, efficient.
- (nonstandard) Full of speed; hasty; fast.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| more speedful | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| most speedful | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |