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swiftly

American  
[swift-lee] / ˈswɪft li /

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.

Etymology

Origin of swiftly

swift ( def. ) + -ly

Example Sentences

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Swiftly tiring of life in the military, he found a job as a window dresser at La Rinascente - a department store in Milan - where he moved swiftly through the ranks.

From BBC • Sep. 4, 2025

Swiftly rising term premiums can impact other assets, such as stocks, and can act to tighten financial conditions on their own, a risk the Fed has occasionally flagged in its twice-yearly reports to Congress.

From Reuters • Oct. 20, 2023

If you’re Taylor Swiftly spending all your money, here are a few ways to cut corners.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 25, 2023

Swiftly implemented lockdowns and border controls in response to the pandemic.

From New York Times • Jan. 19, 2023

Swiftly she began to unbraid Hannah’s left braid.

From "The Devil's Arithmetic" by Jane Yolen

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