swiftness

noun

swift·​ness ˈswif(t)-nəs 

1

: the quality or state of being swift : celerity

2

: the fact of being swift

Synonyms

• speed
• velocity

Examples of swiftness in a Sentence

with amazing swiftness, the airline agent got our ticket changed, and we boarded the plane just as it was about to leave

Recent Examples on the Web

For many stakeholders in the media business, the swiftness and suddenness of the cascading events have cast an undeniable shadow over their operations. —Dade Hayes, Deadline, 20 Sep. 2025

Acting with uncharacteristic swiftness, the federal government issued a scathing criminal complaint against Mizuhara just three weeks later — on April 11 — that supported Ohtani’s narrative. —David Amsden, Rolling Stone, 29 Aug. 2025

With the swiftness with which Shohei Ohtani was cleared during the investigation surrounding him, there may be concern as to whether Ortiz or Clase will suit up for a major league team again. —Hunter Mulholland, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Aug. 2025

Hales Corners Village President Dan Besson said at the press conference that flooding was severe in the area, with roads washed away due to the swiftness of the water. —Cleo Krejci, jsonline.com, 23 Aug. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1