Swiftliest: meaning, definitions and examples
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swiftliest
[ ˈswɪftliːst ]
speed, quickness
The word 'swiftliest' is the superlative form of the adverb 'swiftly', which means in a fast or quick manner. It indicates the highest degree of speed when describing how something is done. This term is most often used in literary or poetic contexts, emphasizing the rapidity of an action. While it is somewhat uncommon in everyday usage, it effectively conveys an intense sense of swiftness.
Synonyms
fastest, most rapidly, quickest.
Examples of usage
- She completed the task swiftliest of all her peers.
- He ran swiftliest down the track during the final lap.
- The cheetah moved swiftliest across the savannah.
Translations
Translations of the word "swiftliest" in other languages:
🇵🇹 mais rápido
🇮🇳 सबसे तेज़
🇩🇪 am schnellsten
🇮🇩 yang 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
🇬🇪 ყველაზე სწრაფი
🇦🇿 ən sürətli
🇲🇽 el más rápido
Etymology
The term 'swiftliest' derives from the Old English word 'swift', which means 'moving quickly' or 'having a rapid pace'. This root can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic term '*swif-', which connotes movement and speed. The adverb 'swiftly' is formed from the adjective 'swift' with the addition of the '-ly' suffix, indicating manner or degree. The superlative form 'swiftliest' is constructed by adding the '-liest' suffix to 'swiftly', emphasizing the highest degree of swiftness. This superlative form, while less frequently used, enhances the descriptive quality of speed, particularly in poetic or expressive contexts.