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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One swiftly approaches the driver’s side door as the vehicle starts to move in reverse. Dakin Andone, CNN Money, 8 Jan. 2026 Pine works swiftly to gather information on Roper's deal and even forms an alliance with his boss's girlfriend Jed (Elizabeth Debicki) who is plotting her own escape. Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026 Trump was busy downplaying the severity of the new coronavirus and insisting that the country had to swiftly reopen. Rogé Karma, The Atlantic, 7 Jan. 2026 Aside from the legal requirements, licensing your dog can help you be reunited more swiftly if your pet becomes lost, the county said. Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 7 Jan. 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 9 Jan. 2026.

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