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

Example Sentences

And swiftly may he heal from the hell in Gaza, to which he was taken against his will.

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Aid would flow into the enclave and an Arab-led stabilization force would swiftly keep order.

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Macron said on Thursday that he was ready to suspend plans to ratify the bill in late June if protesters swiftly dismantle road blockades that have crippled New Caledonia’s economy.

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It was swiftly removed by the National Park Service for lacking the right permit, though the group argues that political expression in public spaces is protected speech.

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Instead, Fosse features the Emcee line-by-line re-reciting his opening speech before giving a final “Goodbye” and bowing swiftly to make a light escape out a side door.

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