swiftly

adverb

swift·​ly ˈswif(t)-lē 

: in a swift manner : with speed : quickly

Synonyms of swiftly

• quickly
• rapidly
• fast
• quick
• soon

Examples of swiftly in a Sentence

swiftly established himself as a star in Hollywood

Recent Examples on the Web

The plaintiffs swiftly filed new lawsuits after the Postal Service finalized its rule governing mail ballots. — Nicholas Riccardi, Arkansas Online, 11 Sep. 2026

Faced with escalating government borrowing costs, markets are increasingly concerned that Washington lacks an effective tool to swiftly reverse the upward trend in long-term interest rates. — CNBC, 11 Sep. 2026

Check-in happens at electronic kiosks that produce keys in just a few clicks so that guests can get into their minimalist rooms swiftly. — Morgan Goldberg, Architectural Digest, 11 Sep. 2026

Congress swiftly passes a resolution to uphold the civil rights of Muslims and Arabs, urging Americans to remain united. — Reshma Memon Yaqub, Rolling Stone, 11 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above