swift
adjective
Swiftian
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a word derived from
Swift.
Example Sentences
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The decision to appear on “New Heights” also fits into another Swiftian trope: the desire to remain in control of the narrative.
From Salon ● Aug. 20, 2025
But it’s also possible to see in all these Swiftian clothes, all the wardrobe switcheroos, something else.
From New York Times ● Apr. 24, 2023
She’s suggesting that the notion of romantic fate — the rebar that allows so much of the Swiftian songworld to stand upright — does not, in fact, exist.
From Washington Post ● Oct. 21, 2022
In true Swiftian form, both the short and long versions of the song paint a picture of a toxic relationship in vivid, brutal detail that doesn’t reflect well on the person she’s singing about.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 17, 2022
It feels less Darwinian than Swiftian; it calls to mind a long-ago dart attributed to G. K. Chesterton: when there aren’t enough hats to go around, the problem isn’t solved by lopping off some heads.
From "Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything" by Steven D. Levitt
