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Hurtled: meaning, definitions and examples

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hurtled

 

[ ˈhɜːr.təld ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

motion fast

Hurtled refers to the act of moving rapidly or forcefully, often with a sense of urgency or violence. It can describe objects in motion, as well as individuals propelling themselves in a swift manner. This term is often used to convey a sense of speed or recklessness.

Synonyms

bolt, dart, dash, rush, speed

Examples of usage

  • The car hurtled down the highway.
  • She hurtled down the slope on her bike.
  • The meteor hurtled toward Earth.
  • He hurtled himself into the water.
  • The footballer hurtled past his opponents.

Translations

Translations of the word "hurtled" in other languages:

🇵🇹 lançado

🇮🇳 फेंकना

🇩🇪 geschleudert

🇮🇩 meluncur

🇺🇦 полетів

🇵🇱 wyrzucony

🇯🇵 投げられた

🇫🇷 lancé

🇪🇸 lanzado

🇹🇷 fırlatılan

🇰🇷 던져진

🇸🇦 مُلقى

🇨🇿 vržený

🇸🇰 vrhnutý

🇨🇳 抛出的

🇸🇮 izstreljen

🇮🇸 kastað

🇰🇿 лақтырылған

🇬🇪 მოაყოლა

🇦🇿 atılan

🇲🇽 lanzado

Etymology

The word 'hurtled' is the past tense of 'hurtle', which is derived from Middle English 'hurtlen', meaning to 'to move with great speed or to throw'. It has its roots in Old English 'hyrtian', which reflects a sense of rapid motion. Over the centuries, the word has evolved but has retained its core meaning related to swift movement, often suggesting a degree of violence or force. It was first recorded in the late 14th century. The usage of ‘hurtled’ is often associated with dramatic or intense situations, often in literature and descriptive writing to convey urgency. Its connotation leans heavily toward swift, uncontained action, making it a vivid choice in both spoken and written forms.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,211 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.