Literary notes about expeditious (AI summary)
In literature, “expeditious” is employed as an adjective that connotes speed and efficiency in a variety of contexts. Authors use it to describe actions or methods that are carried out rapidly and without undue delay, whether referring to the succinct, direct manner of a character’s behavior as in [1] or the swift execution of a plan as in [2] and [3]. The term also lends itself to technical or procedural descriptions, from the quick control of flames using a hose in [4] to the rapid processing of legal or administrative matters as seen in [5] and [6]. Additionally, “expeditious” appears in narratives to underscore immediacy and precision—illustrated by the energetic, rapid journey in [7] and the prompt, efficient service of a messenger in [8]. This versatility highlights its broader literary function as a succinct marker of alacrity and effectiveness.
- He wastes no words, he makes no superfluous gestures: he is masterfully direct, pregnant, expeditious, compact.
— from Aspects of Modern Opera: Estimates and Inquiries by Lawrence Gilman - But Clancy has conceived a more expeditious plan, which he makes known, saying: “No need taking all that trouble, Sime.
— from The Death Shot: A Story Retold by Mayne Reid - Finding this method of embarkation more expeditious, the use of the ladder was neglected thenceforth.
— from The Historical Nights' Entertainment: First Series by Rafael Sabatini - By the expeditious use of the hose the flames were controlled.
— from How the Flag Became Old Glory by Scott, Emma Look, Mrs. - This arose out of a case of impressment, where the expeditious remedy of habeas corpus is eminently necessary.
— from Constitutional History of England, Henry VII to George II. Volume 3 of 3 by Henry Hallam - This is the lowest, and at the same time the most expeditious, court of justice known to the law of England.
— from The Every-day Book and Table Book, v. 1 (of 3) or Everlasting Calendar of Popular Amusements, Sports, Pastimes, Ceremonies, Manners, Customs and Events, Incident to Each of the Three Hundred and Sixty-five Days, in past and Present Times; Forming a Complete History of the Year, Month, and Seasons, and a Perpetual Key to the Almanac by William Hone - There were but three or four steamboats in existence, and these were not much more expeditious.
— from Country Life in Canada Fifty Years Ago Personal recollections and reminiscences of a sexagenarian by Canniff Haight - He is an expeditious messenger, for no man may stop him; and he can travel cheaply for whom there is free entertainment on every road.
— from The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 02, No. 08, June 1858 A Magazine of Literature, Art, and Politics by Various
