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Definition of pacy
pacy
/ˈpeɪ.si/
pa · cy
Adverb:pacily
pacy Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
10
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
Syllables
2
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• adjective
1
British Moving or progressing quickly; fast-paced, lively, or brisk (especially of a narrative, performance, or athlete).
Example
"The author's latest thriller is a pacy narrative that keeps readers engaged from the very first chapter."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Formed in the 19th century from the noun 'pace' (from Old French 'pas', from Latin 'passus', meaning 'step') plus the adjectival suffix '-y'.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Pacy. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/pacy