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
  • Milošević, in her UFC debut, earned a $100,000 performance bonus for her dominant victory, quickly setting her sights on future fights in the 135-pound division.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026
  • However, prison staff quickly intervened and separated both men, the outlet stated.
    — Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of quickly
Adverb
  • As shoppers seek physical stores this upcoming holiday, retailers need to ensure brick-and-mortar stores are well-staffed and neatly merchandised as well as stocked with in-demand inventory.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • More Duffel Bags to Shop The Lovevook Garment Duffel Bag is surprisingly roomy, with enough space to pack for a long weekend while keeping dress clothes neatly separated from everything else.
    — Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of neatly
Adverb
  • The peach came through clearly, though ginger kept the drink lively enough for another sip.
    — Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
  • Order a bottle of César wine – a lively dry white produced for the sister hotel in Lanzarote and only available through this collection of hotels.
    — Jonathan Samuels, TheWeek, 17 July 2026
Definition of lively
Adverb
  • Beijing in recent years has rapidly expanded mandates for schools in ethnic minority regions to adopt primarily Chinese-language education, starting from kindergarten.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Accidents are common on climbing expeditions in northern Pakistan because of avalanches, falling ice and rock, high altitude and rapidly changing weather.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of rapidly
Adverb
  • As the gunfire was heard, the drone appeared to veer sharply before diving toward the beach.
    — Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Polling shows that many younger voters, especially independents, progressive Democrats and some Republicans, have turned sharply against Israel in recent years amid widespread debate over Israel’s prosecution of the war in Gaza.
    — Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of sharply
Adverb
  • Teams LeBron spurned, including the Heat and Timberwolves, have seen players like Bam Adebayo and Anthony Edwards playfully vow to challenge him.
    — Bryan Toporek, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
  • At one point, Pataky playfully shoved her husband into a waterfall.
    — Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 30 July 2026
Definition of playfully
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  • The retailer has been swiftly building on its in-house beauty offer with the addition of third-party brands and services such as skin and makeup consultations.
    — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Create psychological safety by addressing retaliation swiftly.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of swiftly
Adverb
  • Yet Corsini transforms his shocking premise into a beastly and beautiful character study, one that’s smartly supported by a mostly Italian ensemble and truly revelatory second antagonist.
    — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 24 July 2026
  • Remember, the Canes ended 2025 spring practice with five solid rotation linebackers, but smartly went out and grabbed Mo Toure (after signing Kamal Bonner a week earlier).
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026
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