swift

[swift] / swɪft /

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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In a statement given to the BBC, Roblox said it took "swift action against those found to be breaking our rules".

From BBC

Stocks rose Wednesday as investors held out hope for a swift end to the war in the Middle East amid talks between the U.S. and Iran.

From Barron's

Apologies are swift when your travel companion/planner is an AI chatbot.

From The Wall Street Journal

But the outcome could hinge on a swift de-escalation of Mideast tensions, leading to a drop in crude-oil prices.

From MarketWatch

Late last week, hopes for a swift de-escalation were beginning to fade.

From MarketWatch