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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Georgia Republicans swiftly approved a sweeping elections overhaul Friday that would make most local races in five core metro Atlanta counties nonpartisan — a dramatic shift that could complicate Democratic efforts to hold onto power in the state’s most populous and most liberal region. Riley Bunch, AJC.com, 27 Mar. 2026 Forecasting, however, can be tricky, with conditions and weather that can shift as swiftly as a changing wind. Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 27 Mar. 2026 The coin, which breaks with the country’s longstanding tradition of not featuring a living person on its currency, joins a swiftly growing list of other Trumpian imprints on arts and culture, including architectural choices deemed gaudy and garish by experts and laypeople alike. Arts Editor, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026 If not covered in additional layers and warmed swiftly, your skin turns a grayish-yellow and becomes hard and waxy. Brad Stulberg, Outside, 26 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 2 Apr. 2026.

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