swift
adj. B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈswɪft// UK //swˈɪft// swift
adj. happening or moving very quickly. You use this to describe an action that is done without any delay.
adj. characterised by great speed or occurring with little to no delay. Often used in formal or literary contexts to describe physical movement or administrative responses.
The company promised a swift response to my complaint.
The government took swift action to stabilize the economy after the sudden market crash.
The river's swift current made the crossing dangerous for the inexperienced hikers, who struggled to maintain their footing against the surging water.
Usage
Commonly modifies nouns related to actions or reactions, such as 'action', 'response', 'recovery', or 'justice'.