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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As this technology developed, the photographs became more detailed and the animations swifter and smoother.

From Slate • May 25, 2026

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

O’Brien’s rise to Olympian in the two-person bobsled, the second-fastest sliding sport of the Winter Games, has been even swifter.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 19, 2026

The brokerage says this could yield swifter volume contribution from the Philippine company’s terminals based in Europe, Middle East and Africa, as this terminal is considered to be its largest operation in Africa so far.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 16, 2025

“There is none swifter, honored lord. Adventure can run down the wind itself. Tell me where you wish to sail, and swiftly I shall bring you there.”

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