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