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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Suggestions are floated and swiftly vetoed (Symi—too far, Spetses—too posh), and then inspiration strikes. Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 3 July 2026 The insensitive promotion was swiftly canceled, leading to the CEO's dismissal, a public apology, and mandatory history training for 24,000 employees. Roger Dooley, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026 Thomas was swiftly arrested and charged in connection with Miles' murder. Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026 Internet users were still seeking answers in posts beneath the online statement before they were swiftly deleted. Reuters, NBC news, 2 July 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 5 Jul. 2026.

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