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.

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Etymology

Origin of swiftly

swift ( def. ) + -ly

Example Sentences

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swiftly

Manchester City started the summer window purposefully, swiftly agreeing a £116m deal for England midfielder Elliot Anderson, but they have yet to back that move up with other first-team signings.

From BBC ● Aug. 16, 2026

AI was swiftly embedded in innumberable computer programs, often not even allowing a user to opt out.

From Salon ● Aug. 14, 2026

He swiftly selected Richard Grenell, a former ambassador to Germany and a staunch ally, as acting director of the center.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026

Zhu became premier in 1998 and swiftly lived up to his reputation as a hard-hitting free marketeer.

From Barron's ● Aug. 12, 2026

He let go of her very swiftly once she was back on her feet.

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell

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