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Synonyms & Similar Words
speed
swiftness
rapidity
briskness
agility
nimbleness
quicksilver
haste
expeditiousness
promptness
velocity
alacrity
celerity
fleetness
rapidness
briskness
liveliness
spryness
lightness
airiness
buoyancy
ebullience
effervescence
vivacity
dynamism
energy
vigor
zest
spark
dash
élan
flair
panache
zing
pep
punch
verve
Meaning of Quickness
The quality of being quick or swift in movement or action
Definitions
- The quality of being quick or swift in movement or action
- * The ability to think and act quickly
- * A quality of being lively and energetic
Etymology of Quickness
The word "quickness" has its roots in Old English "cwic" meaning alive, and "ness" a suffix forming a noun indicating a state or quality
The term has been used since the 14th century to describe the quality of being swift or prompt
Example Uses
- The athlete's quickness allowed her to dodge her opponents with ease
- * He was known for his quickness of mind and could solve complex problems rapidly
- * The quickness of the response team saved the day during the emergency
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
slowness
sluggishness
tardiness
dilatoriness
lethargy
languor
lassitude
torpor
somnolence
indolence
inertia
apathy
listlessness
dullness
heaviness
clumsiness
awkwardness
stiffness
rigidity
inflexibility