Hastily

Hastily
Hastily Has"ti*ly (h[=a]s"t[i^]*l[y^]), adv. [From {Hasty}.] 1. In haste; with speed or quickness; speedily; nimbly. [1913 Webster]

2. Without due reflection; precipitately; rashly. [1913 Webster]

We hastily engaged in the war. --Swift. [1913 Webster]

3. Passionately; impatiently. --Shak. [1913 Webster]


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