swiftly

adverb

How many syllables in swiftly?

There are 2 syllables in the word swiftly.

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How to pronounce swiftly:

Definition of swiftly:

swiftly (adverb):: quickly; in a swift manner.; in a swift manner with speed quickly

Synonyms for swiftly:

apace

briskly

by leaps and bounds

fast

fleetly

hastily

hot

immediately

in a hurry

in short order

promptly

quick

quickly

rapidly

soon

speedily

swift

without losing time

Antonyms for swiftly:

adagietto

adagio

at a leisurely pace

at a slow pace

at a snail's pace

at moderate speed

at one's own speed

at your convenience

at your leisure

at your own pace

belatedly

bit by bit

by degrees

calmly

casually

comfortably

composedly

delayed

deliberately

delinquently

deliverately

dilatorily

easily

gently

gradually

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