snappily

adverb

Definition of snappilynext
1
as in quickly
with great speed she snappily completed the job application and handed it to the receptionist

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2
as in neatly
in a strikingly neat and trim manner the snappily attired male dancers wore top hats and tails

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3
as in lively
in a quick and spirited manner sang out the square dance calls snappily

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for snappily
  1. quickly
  2. neatly
  3. lively
  4. rapidly
  5. sharply
  6. playfully
  7. swiftly
  8. smartly
Adverb
  • On emergency dispatch channels, officials had previously requested the assistance of California Highway Patrol as the fire was moving quickly in the direction of the highway.
    — Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026
  • However, as the afternoon went on, expectations quickly dwindled before the ultimate announcement that New York/New Jersey would be awarded the final over a strong bid from DFW.
    — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026
Definition of quickly
Adverb
  • Eyebrows were lightly brushed up and tapered neatly, while her eyes were free of mascara or shading.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 15 July 2026
  • The Hillsborough meteorite doesn't fit neatly into either category.
    — Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 15 July 2026
Definition of neatly
Adverb
  • One day, a young Jonah — lively as ever — jumped knee-first onto his father’s lap, in the wheelchair.
    — Luca Evans, Denver Post, 21 June 2026
  • The boat holds a cluster of restaurants that draw a steady stream of Cairo locals, which keeps the dining scene feeling lively well into the evening.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 May 2026
Definition of lively
Adverb
  • Even sparks or embers carried by the wind can ignite nearby leaves or grass, triggering a fire that spreads rapidly.
    — CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 12 July 2026
  • But that demographic is overrepresented in our visual culture—these are faces acquired for the purpose of profitable display, often on screens—and so the desire to alter one’s face spreads rapidly.
    — Jia Tolentino, New Yorker, 11 July 2026
Definition of rapidly
Adverb
  • After the Women’s Health Initiative published its landmark findings in 2002, public and clinical attitudes toward hormone therapy shifted sharply, priming a generation of women to look for non-hormonal alternatives.
    — Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 16 July 2026
  • Both states sharply limit non-competes, and California bans most outright.
    — Sydney Lake, Fortune, 16 July 2026
Definition of sharply
Adverb
  • The comedian playfully gave the camera the middle finger and stuck her tongue out aboard a white jet ski, wearing a black helmet and a black life jacket over of her swimsuit in one snapshot.
    — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 6 July 2026
  • In a video posted on social media warning New Yorkers about an ongoing heat wave, Mamdani playfully referenced the event.
    — Liam Quinn, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026
Definition of playfully
Adverb
  • Even minor parks or embers might be carried into leaves or grass, kindling a fire that can swiftly expand.
    — CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2026
  • Even just 6 inches of swiftly moving water can forcefully knock you off your feet.
    — Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 14 July 2026
Definition of swiftly
Adverb
  • The concealer is smartly housed in the lid of the jar.
    — Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 27 June 2026
  • All four players are exceptional in their roles, playing smartly off their screen personas while exploring the nuances of the characters and their intersecting dynamics.
    — Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 25 June 2026
Definition of smartly
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“Snappily.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snappily. Accessed 18 Jul. 2026.

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