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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The remarks, particularly about Puerto Rico, were swiftly condemned by Democrats, as well as by some Republicans. Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 4 Nov. 2024 Rescue and relief teams swiftly mobilized to the site of the accident, where the bus sat mangled on a rocky slope near a stream. David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024 Per King, Griffith swiftly kicked her shin under the table. Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 31 Oct. 2024 Since then, the mammals, who are highly adaptable and can live in towns and cities as well as forests and grasslands, have bred swiftly. Jack Guy, CNN, 31 Oct. 2024 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 Nov. 2024.

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