swiftly
/ˈswɪftli/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: swiftlier · swiftliest
Meaning · English
In a swift manner; quickly; with quick motion or velocity; fleetly.
Adverb
Examples
Mrs. Piper cut short these piracies by swiftly removing his spoon.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “swiftly” mean?
In a swift manner; quickly; with quick motion or velocity; fleetly.
Is “swiftly” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.