Hās'ti-ly, adv.

adverb

adv. [See HASTY.]

  1. In haste; with speed or quickness; speedily; nimbly. “Half clothed, half naked, hastily retire.” Dryden.
  2. Without due reflection; precipitately; rashly.

We hastily engaged in the war. Swift. 3. Under sudden excitement of passion; passionately; impatiently.