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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The key finding was that if public health interventions aren’t implemented swiftly and strongly—with contact tracing and case isolation—then the outbreak could rival or exceed the largest Ebola outbreak ever recorded. Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 12 June 2026 Viggo Mortensen plays Tom, a family man who swiftly kills a pair of would-be robbers at his diner and becomes a media sensation. Eric Farwell, Entertainment Weekly, 12 June 2026 The podcast, which was swiftly acquired by Barstool Sports, pissed a lot of people off and captivated exponentially more. Clara Molot, Vanity Fair, 12 June 2026 Even 6 inches of swiftly moving water can forcefully knock you off your feet. Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 12 June 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 15 Jun. 2026.

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