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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One year after leading the insurgent charge that swiftly ended generations of Baathist rule, Syrian Interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa is claiming victories on an even more unlikely front. Tom O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2025 Even 6 inches of swiftly moving water can forcefully knock you off your feet. Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 6 Dec. 2025 Turn off your furnace immediately, get everyone out as swiftly as possible, and contact your gas company. Angie Hicks, Boston Herald, 6 Dec. 2025 This week’s episode tells the story of one of Shane’s hockey peers, Scott Hunter, who starts flirting with hot smoothie-shop employee Kip and falls swiftly and madly in love. Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 5 Dec. 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 14 Dec. 2025.

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