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Meaning of swiftness
The quality of being swift or moving quickly
Etymology of swiftness
The word "swiftness" originates from the Old English word "swiftnes," which is derived from "swift" (meaning quick or speedy) and the suffix "-ness" (forming a noun indicating a state or quality)
The word has been used in the English language since the 9th century to describe the quality of being swift or moving quickly
Synonyms
speed
rapidity
quickness
velocity
haste
expedition
celerity
briskness
promptness
agility
nimbleness
fleetness
rapidness
swiftness
hurry
expedition
alacrity
briskness
speediness
fleetness
celerity
quickness
promptitude
despatch
rapidness
Definitions
- The quality of moving quickly or happening quickly
- * The state of being swift or prompt in movement, action, or response
Usage Examples
- The cheetah's swiftness allowed it to catch its prey off guard
- * The firefighter's swiftness in responding to the emergency call saved the family from the burning building
- * The company's swiftness in adapting to the changing market trends helped it stay ahead of the competition
Antonyms
slowness
sluggishness
tardiness
dilatoriness
lethargy
languor
languidness
torpor
inertness
inactivity
idleness
laziness
indolence
sloth
slothfulness
sluggishness
torpidity
dullness
heaviness