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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If someone is overwhelmed by the heat, swiftly relocate them to a cool, shaded location. Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 14 Mar. 2026 Meanwhile, at Spelman, Vernice swiftly dives into a romance with her roommate, Joette, even as she gets set up with a wealthy alumna’s son, a lawyer eager to get married. Lily Meyer, The Atlantic, 13 Mar. 2026 Compression packing cubes are helpful for a number of reasons, but moving swiftly through security is one of the best. Kayla Kitts, Travel + Leisure, 13 Mar. 2026 The pizza is then lightly topped, and a thin metal peel is swiftly swept under it to convey it to the ovens. Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 13 Mar. 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 18 Mar. 2026.

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