Dictionary entry

Hastily

Webster's Dictionary 1913

Has″ti‐ly (hās″tĭ‐ly̆), adv. [From Hasty.] 1. In haste; with speed or quickness; speedily; nimbly.

2. Without due reflection; precipitately; rashly.

We hastily engaged in the war. Swift.

3. Passionately; impatiently. Shak.