swiftly

adverb

swift·​ly ˈswif(t)-lē How to pronounce swiftly (audio)
: in a swift manner : with speed : quickly

Examples of swiftly in a Sentence

swiftly established himself as a star in Hollywood
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Japanese actor Koki is swiftly building an international profile that spans continents and genres, from dual roles in a Japanese horror film to sword fighting in 18th-century Britain. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 16 Mar. 2025 Countermeasures swiftly came through from the U.S.′ trading partners. Sarah Min, CNBC, 16 Mar. 2025 Quantum computing will make this possible, swiftly simulating millions of potential scenarios—and choosing the optimal one—the best course of action for a specific individual: when and how to intervene. Dr. Tal Patalon, Md, Llb, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025 The platform was swiftly brought back online after Trump pledged to issue an executive order once back in office to give the company an extension. Miranda Nazzaro, The Hill, 14 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for swiftly

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of swiftly was before the 12th century

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“Swiftly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/swiftly. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.

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