swiftly

[ swift-lee ]

adverb

1. with great speed or velocity:

   Catching a reflection in my mask lens, I swiftly turned around to see an 18-foot great white shark just yards away, looking straight at me!

2. without delay; promptly; quickly:

   Behavior issues will be dealt with swiftly and decisively.

Word History and Origins

Origin of swiftly¹

swift ( def ) + -ly

Related Words

• expeditiously
• hastily
• promptly
• quickly
• rapidly
• speedily