Swiftest: meaning, definitions and examples

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swiftest

 

[ ˈswɪftɪst ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

speed comparison

The term 'swiftest' is the superlative form of the adjective 'swift,' which describes something that is very fast or quick. It is used to denote the highest degree of speed among three or more subjects or objects. For example, a runner might be described as the swiftest in a race, meaning they are faster than all other competitors. This word can also relate to actions that happen very promptly or without delay.

Synonyms

fastest, fleetest, quickest, rapidest, speediest

Examples of usage

  • She is the swiftest player on the team.
  • The swiftest method to solve the problem is through direct communication.
  • This animal is known to be the swiftest in its habitat.
  • He completed the task in the swiftest manner possible.
  • Among all the cars tested, this model was the swiftest.

Translations

Translations of the word "swiftest" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais rápido

🇮🇳 सबसे तेज़

🇩🇪 schnellste

🇮🇩 tercepat

🇺🇦 найшвидший

🇵🇱 najszybszy

🇯🇵 最も速い

🇫🇷 le plus rapide

🇪🇸 el más rápido

🇹🇷 en hızlı

🇰🇷 가장 빠른

🇸🇦 الأسرع

🇨🇿 nejrychlejší

🇸🇰 najrýchlejší

🇨🇳 最快的

🇸🇮 najhitrejši

🇮🇸 hraðastur

🇰🇿 ең жылдам

🇬🇪 წ最快ი

🇦🇿 ən sürətli

🇲🇽 el más rápido

Etymology

The word 'swift' has Old English origins, derived from 'swift,' which means 'quick' or 'rapid.' The term has been a part of the English language since the early medieval period. Its roots can be traced back further to Proto-Germanic language, which contributes to various cognates in German ('schnell'), Dutch ('snel'), and Scandinavian languages. The superlative 'swiftest' follows the standard formation of adding '-est' to denote the extreme degree of the quality. Over the centuries, its primary uses have remained focused on speed, agility, and promptness in various contexts, encompassing both physical movement and the speed of events or reactions.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,420, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.