swiftly

adverb

swift·​ly ˈswif(t)-lē How to pronounce swiftly (audio)
Synonyms of swiftlynext
: in a swift manner : with speed : quickly

Examples of swiftly in a Sentence

swiftly established himself as a star in Hollywood
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The regime swiftly crushed an early Kurdish autonomy movement, executing its leaders and attacking Kurdish towns. John Calabrese, The Conversation, 7 Mar. 2026 These people disappear into the DHS’ vast detention system so swiftly that few are even able to contact lawyers. Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 7 Mar. 2026 But with every wave of momentum Essex Tech showed, Melone and his teammates responded swiftly. Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 6 Mar. 2026 Watching the institution pivot swiftly and decisively to a new steward — and one receiving presidential embrace — underscored how completely Owens had been cast aside. Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 5 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for swiftly

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of swiftly was before the 12th century

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“Swiftly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/swiftly. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.

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