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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Piles of flowers, signs and artwork swiftly formed to commemorate the lives of Renee Good and Alex Pretti at the locations where they were fatally shot. Jack Brook, ABC News, 14 Feb. 2026 Affordability for Texans is something that can be addressed swiftly because Texas is unique in so many ways. Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026 Like a blazing inferno, the riot spreads swiftly and suddenly. Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 14 Feb. 2026 Following approval of these contracts, construction begins swiftly, increasing demand for not just electricity, but raw materials and labor. Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 13 Feb. 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 20 Feb. 2026.

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