ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Swiftly

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈswɪftli/ · Part of speech adverb

Quick meaning: Swiftly is an adverb meaning In a swift manner; quickly; with quick motion or velocity; fleetly.

Meaning

In a swift manner; quickly; with quick motion or velocity; fleetly.

Example Sentences

Mrs. Piper cut short these piracies by swiftly removing his spoon.
[T]he early hostility of the Bulgarian supporters was swiftly subdued.
Strategic sites in even the remotest regions of the kingdom were swiftly fortified using forced labour.
The head of the North Tyne is reached at Deadwater, 36 miles from Hexham. The river has its source just on the English side of the Border, at the foot of Peel Fell, the most westerly spur of the Cheviots. At first it is a sluggish stream (hence the name Deadwater) but begins to flow more swiftly before it reaches Kielder.

Word Forms

Synonyms for swiftly

Depending on context, synonyms include fleetly.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include fleetly, quick, rapidly, apace, speedily, speedy.

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