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

That heart-wrenching news was swiftly entangled in the anti-vaccine misinformation Kennedy was spewing online. — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 27 Aug. 2026

The homeowner, Brett Bymaster, lauded officers for ending the chaotic situation swiftly and without any harm to his adult children, son-in-law, and young grandchildren who were unwittingly ensnared in the encounter. — Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 26 Aug. 2026

The additional personnel — and coordination with Fever, league and arena security and the Chicago Police Department — made Alter feel confident the team could intervene swiftly if Kanter Freedom crossed a line. — Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026

He was acquitted in 2020, but was swiftly rearrested on charges linking him to Turkey’s 2016 coup attempt. — Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above