SWIFTLY Synonyms: 52 Similar and Opposite Words

swiftly

adverb

ˈswif(t)-lē

Definition of swiftly

as in quickly

with great speed swiftly established himself as a star in Hollywood

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Recent Examples of swiftly Yet artificial intelligence may now give China and the United States greater imperial reach than any of those earlier technologies—and far more swiftly. — Niall Ferguson, Foreign Affairs, 20 Oct. 2026 Still, when the measles outbreak erupted, Bangladesh responded swiftly and initially seemed to be winning the battle. — Arkansas Online, 18 Oct. 2026 Illinois reacted swiftly to the boys’ arrest for Morse’s murder, enacting a new law that lowered the age to 10 from 13 at which offenders could be sentenced to prison. — Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026 Our visit wound up being a mad dash past Botticelli paintings as Leo aimed to leave as swiftly as possible. — Jeanne Bonner, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for swiftly

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With the interference removed, the transport molecules can quickly stick to the flexible base, while the new additive guides crystal growth and seals up flaws in the perovskite layer.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 26 Oct. 2026
Bolsonaro quickly refused to concede defeat and asked for the election results to be annulled after an evening of chaos at some polling places that followed a last-minute decision to extend voting by two hours.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of quickly

Adverb

Traveling faster than Mach 5 means ARRW can exceed five times the speed of sound.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 28 Oct. 2026
Meanwhile, the fast-ascending Kit Connor is on course to have Elden Ring and the next X-Men movie — playing Cyclops — both releasing in 2028, which could catapult him to tier 1 stardom.

— Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of fast

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Fans lose interest quicker than ever, and changing the head coach creates engagement.

— Mac Engel October 28, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Oct. 2026
Our selections include gift ideas under $50, like quick-drying performance half-zips or customizable book weights from Quince and Leatherology.

— ABC News, ABC News, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of quick

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Rose soon shed their Americana trappings, publicly embraced their queerness, and revamped their musical identity.

— Zach Schonfeld, Pitchfork, 26 Oct. 2026
Voters in six states will soon decide whether to impose or expand voter identification requirements, including rules requiring mail voters to provide part of a driver’s license or Social Security number.

— Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 25 Oct. 2026

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