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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Full of hearty flavors and filling vegetables, this rustic, comforting dinner comes together swiftly thanks to your slow cooker. Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2026 Shor worked out a way for quantum computers to swiftly solve a couple of math problems that classical computers could complete only after many billions of years. Quanta Magazine, 3 Apr. 2026 But what begins with throwbacks to their sweet meet-cute swiftly turns into something far more sinister. Rebecca Aizin, PEOPLE, 3 Apr. 2026 The real problem, however, is San Jose’s inability to swiftly deal with the difficulties at this and other blight sites, according to Staedler. George Avalos, Mercury News, 3 Apr. 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 7 Apr. 2026.

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