swiftly

adverb

swift·​ly ˈswif(t)-lē How to pronounce swiftly (audio)
: 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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Even minor parks or embers might be carried into leaves or grass, kindling a fire that can swiftly expand. Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 3 Sep. 2025 In Giulio Bertelli’s striking debut feature film Agon, which had its premiere in Venice this week, the 2024 Olympics are swiftly approaching. Liam Hess, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2025 The river was flowing swiftly, washing away many people. Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2025 The United Kingdom, France and Germany swiftly followed suit. Helen Regan, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2025 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 7 Sep. 2025.

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