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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But the sale went more swiftly than expected. Lizzie Johnson, New Yorker, 25 Apr. 2026 Republicans call Cunningham courageous, independent Republicans reacted swiftly to Friday’s announcement. Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 25 Apr. 2026 As soon as Talarico’s primary victory over Jasmine Crockett was certain, conservatives called on those remarks and others to swiftly and uniformly deride his Christianity as blasphemous and insincere. Elizabeth Bruenig, The Atlantic, 24 Apr. 2026 The Department of Justice is swiftly moving to more broadly reschedule marijuana, which could benefit recreational businesses. Brittney Melton, NPR, 24 Apr. 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 26 Apr. 2026.

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