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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That led to a fundraising campaign raising money for charity - but with a shorter shelf life, the Orkney banana glut required a swifter solution.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 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

Everything was fine until we reached midstream, where the current was much swifter.

From "Where the Red Fern Grows" by Wilson Rawls