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Summarily

Verb / sʌˈmerɪli: / Another word for summarily — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Summarily means in a prompt or concise manner, without delay or unnecessary details.

Synonyms & similar words

promptly quickly swiftly expeditiously briskly hastily rapidly speedily immediately abruptly directly straightaway instantly readily shortly snappily incontinently posthaste pronto

Example sentences

  1. 1. She was summarily dismissed from her job for breaking the rules.
  2. 2. The teacher summarily ended the class and sent everyone home.
  3. 3. The chef summarily chopped the vegetables and added them to the pot.
  4. 4. The president made a summarily decision to veto the bill.
  5. 5. The team was summarily defeated in the championship game.

Quotes

  • 1. 'Justice delayed is justice denied.' - William E. Gladstone
  • 2. 'The shortest answer is doing.' - Lord Herbert
  • 3. 'The greatest ideas are the simplest.' - William Golding

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