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swiftly-healed

|swift-ly-healed|

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/ˈswɪftli hiːld/

quick recovery

Etymology
Etymology Information

'swiftly-healed' originates from the combination of 'swiftly,' meaning 'quickly,' and 'healed,' meaning 'recovered or mended.'

Historical Evolution

'swiftly' and 'healed' have been used separately in English for centuries, but their combination into 'swiftly-healed' is a modern construct to describe rapid recovery.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'swiftly' meant 'quickly' and 'healed' meant 'recovered.' The combination emphasizes the speed of recovery.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

recovered or mended quickly.

The patient was swiftly-healed after the surgery.

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Last updated: 2025/05/24 00:37