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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Cars in the parking lot below swiftly moved out of the way. Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 16 Dec. 2025 Knowing that the central tenet of its trade strategy—tariffs—is under attack, the administration aim to swiftly liquidate tariff payments and funnel them into the Treasury. Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 16 Dec. 2025 In fact, his fortune has multiplied so much that fellow billionaires can’t keep up; Oracle cofounder Larry Ellison very briefly knocked him from the top spot earlier this year, but swiftly lost $34 billion. Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 16 Dec. 2025 Hormonal conditions, like polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), can spur on some of these problems more swiftly in women; and research suggests women may be extra vulnerable to the consequences of smoking (another risk factor) on the heart. Erica Sloan, SELF, 15 Dec. 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 23 Dec. 2025.

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