Synonyms for

Swiftly

Verb / ˈswɪftli: / Another word for swiftly — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

moving or capable of moving quickly; fast

Synonyms & similar words

fleetly quickly rapidly promptly speedily briskly expeditiously hurriedly nimbly fleetly blithely agilely smartly snappily zippily brisk hastily accelerated express fast prompt

Synonyms by register

Formal

rapidly expeditiously promptly apace

Informal

quickly fast speedily likewise

Literary

fleetly nimbly briskly

Antonyms

slowly sluggishly leisurely gradually tardily unhurriedly

Common collocations

  • moved swiftly
  • acted swiftly
  • responded swiftly
  • flew swiftly
  • passed swiftly
  • changed swiftly
  • worked swiftly

Word family

noun swiftness
verb swift
adjective swift
adverb swiftly

Usage note

Swiftly is an adverb modifying verbs, indicating great speed. It is generally neutral in register and can be used in most contexts.

Example sentences

  1. She finished her homework swiftly.
  2. The cheetah ran swiftly in the African savannah.
  3. The hare moved swiftly to win the race.
  4. He typed the report swiftly to meet the deadline.
  5. The bird flew swiftly above the trees.

Quotes

  • Time flew swiftly by, and the evening came.
  • The moments that I spent with you went swiftly by.
  • The sun sets swiftly but rises slowly.

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