swiftly

adverb

swift·​ly ˈswif(t)-lē 

: in a swift manner : with speed : quickly

Synonyms of swiftly

• quickly
• rapidly
• fast
• quick
• soon

Examples of swiftly in a Sentence

swiftly established himself as a star in Hollywood

Recent Examples on the Web

Owens said results from these crackdowns will be felt swiftly, as early as October. — Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 14 Aug. 2026

After the Taliban returned to power in 2021, the group swiftly imposed policies that reversed decades of progress for women and girls. — Rina Amiri, Foreign Affairs, 14 Aug. 2026

Bar-Zemer contends that safety features could be installed to make sure pedestrians have enough time to exit the pathway if water rises swiftly. — Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2026

Given that Furious has established a track record of taking excellent actors and then swiftly killing them by Catherine’s hand, this reveal might illustrate that Emma (the exemplary Hope Davis) is the next to go. — Erin Qualey, Vulture, 10 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above