swift-flowing

swift-flowing

The river is swift-flowing after the heavy rain.

Definition
  1. Adjective:
    • Moving rapidly in a current: "swift-flowing" describes a liquid, typically water, that moves with great speed and force, as in a river, stream, or tide.
    • Characterized by quick movement: Used metaphorically to describe anything that moves or progresses rapidly, such as time or events.
Usage Examples
  • (The water moved very fast and with strong current.)
  • (The water fell with great speed and power.)
  • (Metaphorically, her thoughts moved rapidly and continuously.)
Advanced Usage

  • "swift-flowing current": a specific reference to a fast-moving water current.

    • Swimming in a swift-flowing current is extremely dangerous. (The water moves so fast that it can sweep a person away.)

  • "swift-flowing time": a poetic or literary use meaning time that passes quickly.

    • In the swift-flowing time of youth, each day feels like an eternity. (Time moves rapidly during one's youth.)
Variants and Related Words

  • Swift (adj): moving or capable of moving at high speed.

    • The cheetah is a swift animal. (The cheetah runs very fast.)

  • Flowing (adj): moving steadily and continuously in a current or stream.

    • The flowing river was calm and peaceful. (The water moved smoothly.)

  • Swift-flowingness (n, rare): the quality of being swift-flowing.

    • The swift-flowingness of the mountain stream carved deep gorges. (The rapid movement of the water shaped the landscape.)
Synonyms
  • Fast-moving: moving at high speed.
  • Rapid: happening or moving quickly.
  • Rushing: moving with great speed and force, often used for water.
  • Torrential: flowing rapidly and in great volume (used especially for water).
Antonyms (for context)
  • Slow-moving: moving at a low speed.
  • Stagnant: not flowing or moving; still and often foul.
Related Idioms (using components)

  • "Swift as a river": a simile meaning very fast.

    • The news spread swift as a river through the village. (The news traveled very quickly.)

  • "Flow like water": to move smoothly and continuously.

    • The conversation flowed like water, effortless and natural. (The discussion progressed without interruptions.)