swiftly

adverb

swift·​ly ˈswif(t)-lē How to pronounce swiftly (audio)
: 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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White House Budget Director Russell Vought is planning to swiftly dismiss federal workers, a sign that Republicans will lean into hardball tactics to pressure Democrats to cave to end a government shutdown. Jamie Tarabay, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025 Let what’s leaving go swiftly, and don’t waste time looking back. Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2025 The trio swiftly formed a bond. Olivia-Anne Cleary, Time, 30 Sep. 2025 The Coast Guard pulled the rafters aboard — they were saved, and presumed their rescuers would swiftly deliver them to Florida. Miriam Pensack, The Dial, 30 Sep. 2025 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 Oct. 2025.

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