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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Once people knew what the fuss was about, however, the crowds swiftly dried up, and most reviews were mixed. Isaac Butler, New Yorker, 30 May 2026 Even 6 inches of swiftly moving water can forcefully knock you off your feet. Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 30 May 2026 An audience member who fled to the bathroom to vomit was swiftly set upon by an actor trying to incorporate them into a scene. K.j. Yossman, Variety, 30 May 2026 The European Union will unlock about $19 billion for Hungary after new Prime Minister Péter Magyar moved swiftly to reverse democratic backsliding and repair relations badly strained under Viktor Orbán. Justin Spike, Los Angeles Times, 29 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 6 Jun. 2026.

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