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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But in less busy moments — over coffee, in corridors, on shuttles — the talk returned to Greenland, tariffs, and how swiftly policy could alter the investment calculus. Spriha Srivastava, CNBC, 24 Jan. 2026 Aside from telling workers to work hard, talk succinctly, and develop empathy, Dimon advised workers to remain open-minded, especially in an era in which career trajectories are swiftly changing. Jake Angelo, Fortune, 23 Jan. 2026 After the petition was filed, the matter was swiftly settled, according to both sides. Jake Kanter, Deadline, 23 Jan. 2026 The European Union responded swiftly, reviving plans to enact nearly €100 billion in tariffs prepared last year but suspended until February. Jonathan Lemire, The Atlantic, 23 Jan. 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 28 Jan. 2026.

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