SWIFTLY: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for SWIFTLY?

Need another word that means the same as “swiftly”? Find 19 synonyms and 30 related words for “swiftly” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Swiftly” are: fleetly, rapidly, quickly, fast, speedily, briskly, as fast as one's legs can carry one, as swift as an arrow, promptly, immediately, instantly, instantaneously, post-haste, in a flash, in a trice, in the wink of an eye, in an instant, in no time, in no time at all

Swiftly as an Adverb

Definitions of "Swiftly" as an adverb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “swiftly” as an adverb can have the following definitions:

• In a swift manner.
• At high speed; quickly.
• Without delay; after a very short time.

Synonyms of "Swiftly" as an adverb (19 Words)

as fast as one's legs can carry one	To the same degree (often followed by `as.
as swift as an arrow	To the same degree (often followed by `as.
briskly	In an active, quick, or energetic way. She walked briskly into the building.
fast	Firmly or closely. The ship was held fast by the anchor chain.
fleetly	In a swift manner.
immediately	In direct or very close relation. I rang immediately for an ambulance.
in a flash	To or toward the inside of.
in a trice	To or toward the inside of.
in an instant	To or toward the inside of.
in no time	To or toward the inside of.
in no time at all	To or toward the inside of.
in the wink of an eye	To or toward the inside of.
instantaneously	Without any delay. Now we can communicate instantaneously with the rest of the world.
instantly	Without any delay. She fell asleep almost instantly.
post-haste	As fast as possible; with all possible haste.
promptly	At exactly a specified time; punctually. He promptly forgot the address.
quickly	With speed. Reg s illness progressed frighteningly quickly.
rapidly	Very quickly; at a great rate. The problem is rapidly worsening.
speedily	With rapid movements. Your claim will be dealt with as speedily as possible.

Usage Examples of "Swiftly" as an adverb

• They acted swiftly in response to the invasion.
• She got up and walked swiftly to the door.
• This comment was swiftly followed by an apology for such a poor choice of words.
• A swiftly flowing river.
• She moved swiftly.

Associations of "Swiftly" (30 Words)

abrupt	Surprisingly and unceremoniously brusque in manner. An abrupt canyon.
briskness	Liveliness and eagerness.
fast	(of a sports field) likely to make the ball bounce or run quickly or to allow competitors to reach a high speed. The journey was fast and enjoyable.
fleet	A group of ships sailing together, engaged in the same activity, or under the same ownership. Fleet of foot.
hastily	In a hurried or hasty manner. Hastily he scanned the headlines.
hurried	Moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste. A hurried job.
hurriedly	In a hurried or hasty manner. He hurriedly packed his things and left.
hurry	A condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry. In a hurry to lock the door.
immediate	Immediately before or after as in a chain of cause and effect. The immediate cause of the trouble.
immediately	Without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening. He answered immediately.
instantaneous	Occurring or done instantly. Relief was instantaneous.
instantly	Urgently or persistently. She fell asleep almost instantly.
overhasty	Excessively hasty. Rejected what was regarded as an overhasty plan for reconversion.
overrun	Invade in great numbers. He allowed the match to overrun by 2 minutes.
pressing	Expressing something strongly or persistently. A pressing invitation.
prompt	The time limit for the payment of an account stated on a prompt note. With barely a prompt Barbara talked on.
promptitude	The quality of acting quickly and without delay. He arranges everything with extraordinary promptitude and foresight.
promptly	At once (usually modifies an undesirable occurrence. I won my appeal but instead of reinstating me they promptly sacked me again.
quick	Moving quickly and lightly. Was quick to respond.
quickly	With speed. We moved quickly to deal with our auditor s questions.
rapid	A fast-flowing and turbulent part of the course of a river. They made a rapid exit.
rapidly	With speed. The business is expanding rapidly.
rush	Cause to move fast or to rush or race. Don t rush me please.
rushed	Done or completed too hurriedly; hasty. A rushed job.
scramble	Perform (an action) or achieve (a result) hurriedly, clumsily, or with difficulty. You may have your eggs scrambled or boiled.
speedily	With rapid movements. Your claim will be dealt with as speedily as possible.
speeding	Changing location rapidly.
speedy	Accomplished rapidly and without delay. Hoped for a speedy resolution of the problem.
suddenly	Happening unexpectedly. Suddenly she felt a sharp pain in her side.
swift	Swiftly. A swift runner.