Swift

/swɪft/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A type of bird known for its speed in flight.

The swift is able to fly at incredible speeds.

A quick or agile person.

He was known as a swift among his peers for his agility.

adjective

Moving quickly or promptly.

The swift runner easily won the race.

Done or occurring in a way that is quick or immediate.

She offered a swift apology after realizing her mistake.

Quick in movement or action; fast.

The swift river flowed over the rocks.

Middle English, from Old English 'swift', of Germanic origin.

swift move

A quick action or decision made without delay.

swift justice

Prompt and efficient legal decisions.

swift response

Quick reply or action taken in a situation.

swiftness

The quality of being swift; speed.

swiftly

In a swift manner; quickly.

Something that is done very quickly.

That was a swift exit!

To be quick-witted or sharp.

He's swift with comebacks.