swiftly

adverb

swift·​ly ˈswif(t)-lē How to pronounce swiftly (audio)
: 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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As expected, backlash to her decision arrived swiftly. David Oliver, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025 These currents vary in speed and can swiftly become perilous for anyone venturing into the surf. Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025 This debt continues to appear on credit reports restricting borrowers’ ability to access credit to purchase homes, cars, and other necessities, and with looming tax consequences if action is not taken swiftly. Adam S. Minsky, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025 Secondly, Putin is now engaged in a war that began as a weeks-long bid to swiftly overwhelm a weak neighbor, but that has now morphed into a fight for the survival of his worldview, likely his regime, and possibly himself. Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 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 16 Sep. 2025.

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