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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Innate defenses include everything from physical barriers—skin, mucous, gastric acid—to immune cells that can indiscriminately gobble invaders, as well as chemical signals that can swiftly ignite generic inflammation. Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 15 May 2026 Once Aleida and Shereen can confirm the swiftly approaching M-6 vessel sneaking up on Mars, Miles shares Irina’s intel with the full steering committee, none of whom are thrilled. Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 15 May 2026 McFarlane was swiftly elevated to lead the club’s development squad last year before moving up to Liam Rosenior’s backroom staff in January, when fellow Kinetic Academy alumni Harry Hudson and Dan Hogan were appointed to key roles coaching the club’s under-21s and under-18s. Liam Twomey, New York Times, 15 May 2026 Even 6 inches of swiftly moving water can forcefully knock you off your feet. Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 15 May 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 18 May. 2026.

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