Definitions

swifter

ADJECTIVE

very fast

Synonyms

STRONGEST

abrupt expeditious hasty nimble quick rapid speedy sudden unexpected

STRONG

cracking express fleet flying precipitate prompt ready screaming short spanking

WEAK

alacritous barrelling breakneck double-quick fleet-footed headlong hurried in nothing flat like crazy like mad on the double pronto shaking a leg short-lived snappy speedball supersonic winged

Antonyms

STRONGEST

delayed expected lazy leisurely slow

WEAK

sluggish

Example Sentences

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Justice Minister Baroness Levitt KC said the new approach could "help spare more children the pain of drawn-out proceedings, deliver swifter justice for families while making sure support comes earlier when it is needed most".

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

The Chicago-based burger giant reported Wednesday that its U.S. same-store sales increased 2.4% for the three months ended Sept. 30, swifter growth than analysts expected.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 5, 2025

"With enormous size, a powerful bite force and stereoscopic vision, T. rex was a formidable predator, but it did not reign uncontested. Darting alongside was Nanotyrannus -- a leaner, swifter and more agile hunter."

From Science Daily • Nov. 2, 2025

She has called for swifter rate reductions and a greater focus on regional financial stability.

From Barron's • Oct. 14, 2025

A pleasant enough river, I suppose, but the smallest fork of the Trident is twice as wide, and all three of them run swifter.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin