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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Even 6 inches of swiftly moving water can forcefully knock you off your feet. Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 1 Jan. 2026 Furthermore, while the labor market remains stable, finding a job has become more difficult, creating a fragile environment for consumer confidence if the affordability crisis is not tamed swiftly. Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 31 Dec. 2025 This system swiftly kicks in to assist in rerouting the bike by stopping, steering, or altering the throttle. New Atlas, 30 Dec. 2025 Iran swiftly responded to the threat. Richie Duchon, NBC news, 30 Dec. 2025 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 5 Jan. 2026.

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