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What does festinately mean in English?

"Festinately" is an archaic word meaning "in a hurried or hasty manner".

It's not commonly used in modern English, but you might encounter it in older texts or in formal writing where the author wants to convey a sense of urgency or speed.

Here are some synonyms for "festinately":

* hastily

* hurriedly

* quickly

* speedily

* rapidly

* with dispatch

Example:

"The messenger festinately delivered the urgent message to the king."

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