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Synonyms

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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Even if the war ends swiftly and the strait reopens, some of the losses won’t be easily reversed.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

However, the post fell short of a formal apology, which could mean the controversy won’t end swiftly.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

She’d hire Trump, of course, then swiftly end his run on the show with two simple words: “You’re Fired!”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

But the delay also doesn’t give investors what they really want—an end to the war, or at least a sign it may come swiftly.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

He hooted and vanished swiftly into his den.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques

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