fast paced
9 synonyms and 6 antonyms for fast paced, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adjective — Moving or happening quickly, with events following one another in rapid succession.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. adjective
Moving or happening quickly, with events following one another in rapid succession.
“It's a fast-paced thriller you'll finish in a weekend.”
Opposites
How to use fast paced
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
fast-paced environment
fast-paced thriller
fast-paced world
fast-paced industry
Neutral; near-obligatory in job adverts and book and film reviews, to the point of cliché.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'fast-paced environment' mean in a job advert?
Literally, that priorities shift often and work arrives quickly. In practice it is frequently code for heavy workloads, short deadlines and understaffing, so it is worth asking at interview what a typical week actually looks like.
Is it fast-paced or fast paced?
Hyphenate it before a noun — a fast-paced novel. Most style guides keep the hyphen after the verb too, since 'fast' modifies 'paced' rather than the noun.
