swiftly

[swift-lee]

adverb

1. with great speed or velocity.

   Catching a reflection in my mask lens, I swiftly turned around to see an 18-foot great white shark just yards away, looking straight at me!

2. without delay; promptly; quickly.

   Behavior issues will be dealt with swiftly and decisively.

Word History and Origins

Origin of swiftly¹

swift ( def. ) + -ly

Related Words

• expeditiously 
• hastily 
• promptly 
• quickly 
• rapidly 
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