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Definition of swiftly

swiftly

/ˈswɪftli/
swift · ly
Adjective:swift
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• adverb

1

At high physical speed; with rapid, smooth movement.

Example

"The mountain stream flowed swiftly through the narrow rocky gorge after the spring thaw."

2

Promptly and without delay; within a very short period of time.

Example

"Emergency crews responded swiftly to restore electricity to the affected neighborhoods."

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• Nearby Words

swerve
swift
swiftlet
swiftly
swiftness
swig
swill

Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English swiftlīce, derived from swift ('moving with great speed', related to swīfan, meaning 'to revolve, sweep, or move quickly') combined with the adverbial suffix -ly.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Swiftly. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/swiftly
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