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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Despite being an ancient election process steeped in ritual and tradition, and still communicating its results through smoke signals, the conclave was able decisively and swiftly to produce a result. Christopher Lamb, CNN Money, 1 Mar. 2026 World leaders reacted swiftly Saturday after the United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran, exposing a deep divide between governments backing the attack on Iran and those warning the attacks risk a wider regional war. Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 28 Feb. 2026 Even minor parks or embers might be carried into leaves or grass, kindling a fire that can swiftly expand. Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 27 Feb. 2026 Founded in 2014 by the Swedish duo Elin Kling and Karl Lindman, Totême has swiftly emerged as a beacon of Scandinavian minimalism in fashion. Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 27 Feb. 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 8 Mar. 2026.

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