swiftly

adverb

swift·​ly ˈswif(t)-lē How to pronounce swiftly (audio)
: 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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These currents vary in speed and can swiftly become perilous for anyone venturing into the surf. Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 19 Aug. 2025 Nothing gets me through the swiftly souring end of August quite like a vision of myself in this sweater, curled up by a fireplace with an epic that’s been languishing for years on my TBR stack. Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 19 Aug. 2025 Both wars for territory and the destabilization of neighbors swiftly destroy wealth. S. C. M. Paine, Foreign Affairs, 19 Aug. 2025 That list prompted backlash from local leaders and was swiftly removed from the Department of Homeland Security's website. Dan Gooding gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Aug. 2025 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 28 Aug. 2025.

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