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

From Slate • May 25, 2026

But few players were swifter around the bases, and managers enlisted him as a pinch runner in close, late-innings games.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 7, 2026

Unfortunately, the market in 2025 was much swifter and harsher toward companies that miss expectations than those that beat, meaning that any excessive optimism could lead to big selloffs.

From Barron's • Jan. 9, 2026

Mr Foster said: "My big priority is to continue with the compassion and listening to people and also making sure the compensation scheme is faster, fairer and swifter."

From BBC • Nov. 25, 2025

It was icy told, much swifter than he’d imagined, but that didn’t bother him.

From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan