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

Whatever Holmes is toting or throwing over her shoulders, women across the major East Coast cities are spotting and swiftly adding to cart. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 31 July 2026

The senators’ concerns on Blanche will have to be resolved swiftly in order for the Senate to confirm him this month, as lawmakers are due to leave for their August recess at the end of next week. — Alison Durkee, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

Iran swiftly and essentially sealed off the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway for oil, natural gas and fertilizer shipments. — Jennifer A. Dlouhy, Fortune, 31 July 2026

The eight-episode season (critics received six episodes for review) moves swiftly, almost at a dizzying pace. — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 31 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above