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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OpenTable’s agentic customer service resolved 73% of cases within weeks, scaling swiftly precisely because errors carry no irreversible cost. Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 2 May 2026 The makeup call came swiftly, 37 seconds after the goal, and the Ducks capitalized on the power play. Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 1 May 2026 Following the bill's passage in the House, Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller praised the House but also urged the Senate to act swiftly. Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 1 May 2026 The House swiftly voted by voice earlier Thursday, without a formal roll call, to pass the measure. Lisa Mascaro, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 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 3 May. 2026.

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