Definitions
- Describing a fast and efficient action or movement. - Referring to something that happens quickly and without delay. - Talking about a smooth and graceful motion that is executed with speed.
- Describing a quick and efficient action or movement. - Referring to something that happens rapidly and without delay. - Talking about a motion that is executed with great speed and urgency.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe actions that are done quickly and efficiently.
- 2Both words can be used to describe physical movements or actions.
- 3Both words are adverbs that modify verbs to indicate speed or efficiency.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Swiftly is more commonly used than speedily in everyday language.
- 2Connotation: Swiftly has a connotation of smoothness and grace, while speedily has a connotation of urgency and haste.
- 3Intensity: Speedily implies a greater sense of urgency and haste than swiftly.
- 4Formality: Swiftly is more versatile and can be used in both formal and informal contexts, while speedily is more commonly used in formal contexts.
Remember this!
Swiftly and speedily are synonyms that describe actions or movements that are done quickly and efficiently. However, swiftly has a connotation of smoothness and grace, while speedily has a connotation of urgency and haste. Additionally, swiftly is more commonly used in everyday language and can be used in both formal and informal contexts, while speedily is more commonly used in formal contexts and implies a greater sense of urgency.
