• Swiftly

    Pronunciation

    Origin

    swift + -ly

    Full definition of swiftly

    Adverb

    swiftly

    1. In a swift manner; quickly; with quick motion or velocity; fleetly
      • 2011, September 2, Phil McNulty, Bulgaria 0-3 England, Gary Cahill, a target for Arsenal and Tottenham before the transfer window closed, put England ahead early on and Rooney was on target twice before the interval as the early hostility of the Bulgarian supporters was swiftly subdued.

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