swiftly-finished
|swift-ly-fin-ished|
B2
/ˈswɪftli ˈfɪnɪʃt/
quick completion
Etymology
Etymology Information
'swiftly-finished' originates from the combination of 'swiftly' and 'finished', where 'swiftly' means 'in a quick manner' and 'finished' means 'completed'.
Historical Evolution
'Swiftly' comes from Old English 'swiftlice', and 'finished' comes from Old French 'finir', which eventually became the modern English word 'finished'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'swiftly' meant 'quickly' and 'finished' meant 'completed', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
completed in a quick or rapid manner.
The project was swiftly-finished, much to the client's satisfaction.
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Last updated: 2025/06/01 09:22