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Definitions

full tilt

ADVERB

eagerly

Synonyms

STRONGEST

actively ardently breathlessly cordially earnestly energetically enthusiastically fervently gladly heartily hungrily impatiently intently longingly promptly readily sincerely vigorously willingly zealously

STRONG

thirstily

WEAK

anticipatorily cravingly expectantly fiercely rapidly speedily spiritedly strenuously with enthusiasm with gusto zestfully

Antonyms

WEAK

grudgingly listlessly unwillingly

ADVERB

fast

Synonyms

STRONGEST

quick quickly rapidly soon swift swiftly

WEAK

apace chop-chop expeditiously flat-out fleetly hastily hurriedly in a flash in haste in nothing flat in short order like a flash like a shot like greased lightning like wildfire posthaste presto promptly pronto

Antonyms

STRONGEST

slowly

WEAK

slow

ADVERB

full blast

Synonyms

WEAK

all out flat out full force full steam full volume maximum speed top speed

ADVERB

full speed

Synonyms

WEAK

flat out full sail full steam full swing heavy right foot open throttle

ADVERB

full throttle

Synonyms

WEAK

all out flat out full steam full stroke maximum speed top speed

ADVERB

on the double

Synonyms

WEAK

chop-chop double-time expeditiously fast flat-out fleetly hastily hurried hurriedly in a flash in double time in haste in high gear lickety-split like a shot like greased lightning like wildfire promptly pronto quick quickly rapidly snappily speedily swift swiftly

ADVERB

pell-mell

Synonyms

WEAK

foolishly hastily headlong heedlessly helter-skelter impetuously incontinently indiscreetly posthaste precipitiously rashly recklessly thoughtlessly tumultuously

Antonyms

WEAK

carefully cautiously

ADVERB

posthaste

Synonyms

WEAK

at once breakneck directly double-quick expeditious flat-out fleet fleetly hastily hasty headlong lickety-split pell-mell promptly pronto quick quickly rapid rapidly speedily speedy straightaway swift swiftly

ADVERB

quickly

Synonyms

STRONGEST

expeditiously hastily hurriedly immediately instantaneously instantly promptly rapidly speedily swiftly

STRONG

apace chop-chop quick

WEAK

briskly flat-out fleetly in a flash in haste in nothing flat in short order lickety-split like a bat out of hell like a flash like a shot pronto swift

Antonyms

STRONGEST

eventually later slowly

ADVERB

rapidly

Synonyms

STRONGEST

briskly expeditiously fast immediately promptly speedily swiftly

WEAK

at speed flat out hastily hurriedly in a hurry in a rush in haste lickety-split like a shot posthaste precipitately with dispatch

Antonyms

STRONGEST

slowly sluggishly

WEAK

leisurely

ADVERB

swiftly

Synonyms

STRONGEST

expeditiously hastily promptly quickly rapidly speedily

STRONG

fleetly

WEAK

apace double-quick flat-out hotfoot hurriedly posthaste quick swift without warning

Antonyms

STRONGEST

slowly

WEAK

sluggishly

ADVERB

swiftly/swift

Synonyms

WEAK

apace double-quick expeditiously flat-out fleetly hastily hurriedly in no time posthaste promptly quick quickly rapidly speedily without losing time without warning

Antonyms

WEAK

slowly sluggishly

Example Sentences

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Despite not budging on their spending plans, the companies are running their refineries at full tilt to take advantage of soaring prices.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

The neighbors began to talk, especially as the full tilt of Gil’s intentions became clearer.

From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026

“The Roses” sees them going full tilt, including a raucous climactic fight that involves stunts and throwing fake oranges and knives at each other.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 28, 2025

Doubts had been raised about the impact of the abdominal injury on his serve and, although it appeared he wasn't serving at full tilt, he showed few issues.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2024

They were almost knocked down by his little brother, who was running full tilt across the foyer while holding a skateboard, his coiled hair squished by a helmet.

From "Pet" by Akwaeke Emezi

full tilt

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