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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Even 6 inches of swiftly moving water can forcefully knock you off your feet. Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 June 2026 Major events such as Hamilton and an Issa Rae show were swiftly canceled, staff departures staggered departments and drained the organization of expertise, and ticket sales drastically declined. Janay Kingsberry, The Atlantic, 6 June 2026 Keep Mower Blades Sharp Sharp mower blades cut grass cleanly and swiftly, ensuring it is quickly kicked out from under the deck. Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 June 2026 Musk closed the deal for X, then called Twitter, in October 2022, and swiftly removed the site’s senior executive team. Jack Dunn, Variety, 4 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 9 Jun. 2026.

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