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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They were swiftly brought back down to earth, however, suffering an embarrassing FA Cup elimination at the hands of Mansfield Town over the weekend. Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 21 Feb. 2026 This helps cut down on checkout time and keeps the line moving swiftly. Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 21 Feb. 2026 Edison has promised to quickly review each victim’s claim and pay it swiftly if approved. Melody Petersen, Los Angeles Times, 21 Feb. 2026 Iran has also swiftly rebuilt its largest and newest solid-propellant missile production facility in Shahrud, a technology that allows for the rapid deployment of longer-range missiles. Farida Elsebai, CNN Money, 20 Feb. 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 23 Feb. 2026.

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