Fleetness — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective noun

Meaning & Definition of Fleetness

Fleetness (adjective)

  1. swift in motion, nimble
  2. fleeting

Fleetness (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a high rate of movement or performance

    "clipper ships were renowned for their fleetness on the high seas"

    similar: celerity, fastness, haste, hurry, quickness, rapidity, rapidness, speed, speediness, swiftness, velocity
    related: clip, gait, pace, rate, tempo, drive, hustle, acceleration, hastiness, precipitation, precipitousness, rush, alacrity, dispatch, expedition, expeditiousness, promptitude, promptness, warp speed
    opposite: slowness, sluggishness
    near: languidness, languor, leisureliness, lethargy, torpidity, torpor, reluctance, deliberateness, deliberation, dilatoriness, lateness, pokiness, procrastination

Related Entry: Fleet (adjective)

Fleet is a different word from Fleetness. The synonyms below are for fleet, not for fleetness.

  1. moving, proceeding, or acting with great speed

    "a jewel thief said to be light of heart and fleet of foot"

    similar: blistering, breakneck, breathless, brisk, dizzy, fast, fleet-footed, flying, galloping, hasty, hot, lightning, nippy, quick, rapid, rapid-fire, rattling, snappy, speedy, splitting, swift, whirlwind, zippy, at speed (chiefly British)
    related: expeditious, prompt, ready, accelerated, hastened, hurried, quickened, rushed, breathtaking, energetic, strenuous, strong, vigorous, high-speed, rush, ultrafast, ultrarapid
    opposite: slow
    near: crawling, dallying, dawdling, dillydallying, dragging, laggard, languid, lingering, plodding, poking, poky, slowish, sluggish, unhurried, deliberate, leisurely, measured, dilatory, late, tardy, ultraslow

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Fleetness

The most common words with a similar meaning to Fleetness:

celerity, fastness, haste, hurry, quickness, rapidity, rapidness, speed, speediness, swiftness, velocity

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Fleetness

Words with the opposite meaning of Fleetness:

slowness, sluggishness

Related Words for Fleetness

clip, gait, pace, rate, tempo, drive, hustle, acceleration, hastiness, precipitation, precipitousness, rush, alacrity, dispatch, expedition, expeditiousness, promptitude, promptness, warp speed

Near Antonyms of Fleetness

languidness, languor, leisureliness, lethargy, torpidity, torpor, reluctance, deliberateness, deliberation, dilatoriness, lateness, pokiness, procrastination

Word Forms of Fleetness

Derived words: fleetly (adverb), fleetness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Fleetness

probably from fleet:3

First known use: circa 1529

Frequently Asked Questions about Fleetness

What does "Fleetness" mean?

"Fleetness" means swift in motion, nimble. As an an adjective and a noun, it is defined as: swift in motion, nimble.

What is another word for "Fleetness"?

Other words for "Fleetness" include celerity, fastness, haste, hurry, quickness, rapidity, rapidness and speed. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Fleetness" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Fleetness"?

There are 30 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Fleetness". Common alternatives include celerity, fastness, haste, hurry, quickness, rapidity, rapidness, speed, speediness and swiftness.

What is the opposite of "Fleetness"?

Antonyms of "Fleetness" include slowness and sluggishness. Near antonyms include languidness, languor, leisureliness and lethargy.

How do you use "Fleetness" in a sentence?

Examples of "Fleetness" in a sentence: "clipper ships were renowned for their fleetness on the high seas".

Is "Fleetness" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Fleetness" can be used as an adjective and a noun, depending on the context.

What is the origin of the word "Fleetness"?

"Fleetness" comes from probably from fleet:3. First known use: circa 1529.

What is another word for "Fleetness" meaning "a high rate of movement or performance"?

When "Fleetness" (noun) means a high rate of movement or performance, synonyms include celerity, fastness, haste, hurry, quickness and rapidity. Opposites in this sense include slowness and sluggishness.