= swith, adv. 1 2.

With great physical power or strength; by force of arms; with great mental, intellectual, or emotional power or force; employing or embodying…

gen. In the positive degree.

With verbs expressing forceful action or energetic activity: with powerful or relentless intent; vigorously, furiously, hard. See also sense 4. Obs…

gen. With great force or effect. In various uses not referring to sense impressions (sense 2b) or to physical or military strength (sense 1).

Vigorously, forcibly; sharply (in respect of physical action); in later use chiefly with implication of speed and dispatch (cf. sense 2).

= smartly, adv. (in various senses).

= mightily, adv.

With intensity, distinctness, etc., undiminished, esp. by the passage of time.

With great strength, vigour, or power; employing or embodying superhuman or divine power.

= shrewdly, adv. (for which, in some instances, it may be a misprint).

In a vivacious or lively manner; with vivacity or sprightly animation; †vigorously.

With, or as with, a sharp edge or instrument; sharply: cuttingly, piercingly.

in a driving or forceful manner.

In a drastic manner; with drastic remedies or applications; with effective severity.

In an incisive manner or style (literal and figurative).