Speediness — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective noun /ˈspē-dē/

Meaning & Definition of Speediness

Speediness (adjective)

  1. marked by swiftness of motion or action; also, prompt

Speediness (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a high rate of movement or performance

    "the speediness with which she types is simply amazing"

    similar: celerity, fastness, fleetness, haste, hurry, quickness, rapidity, rapidness, speed, 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: Speedy (adjective)

Speedy is a different word from Speediness. The synonyms below are for speedy, not for speediness.

  1. moving, proceeding, or acting with great speed

    "a speedy worker but not a very careful one, unfortunately"

    similar: blistering, breakneck, breathless, brisk, dizzy, fast, fleet, fleet-footed, flying, galloping, hasty, hot, lightning, nippy, quick, rapid, rapid-fire, rattling, snappy, 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

  2. done, carried out, or given without delay

    "I was surprised by and pleased with the company's speedy response to my complaints"

    similar: immediate, prompt, punctual, timely
    related: apt, quick, ready, swift, willing, opportune, seasonable, early
    opposite: belated, late, tardy
    near: delinquent, latish, overdue, behind, behindhand, delayed, detained, dilatory, laggard, slow

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Speediness

The most common words with a similar meaning to Speediness:

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

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Speediness

Words with the opposite meaning of Speediness:

slowness, sluggishness

Related Words for Speediness

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

Near Antonyms of Speediness

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

Word Forms of Speediness

Inflections: speedier, speediest

Derived words: speedily (adverb), speediness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Speediness

Middle English spedi "beneficial, unencumbered, agile, prompt," from sped "luck, success, assistance, rate of progress" + -i -y:1 speed:1

First known use: 14th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Speediness

What does "Speediness" mean?

"Speediness" means marked by swiftness of motion or action; also, prompt. As an an adjective and a noun, it is defined as: marked by swiftness of motion or action; also, prompt.

What is another word for "Speediness"?

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

What are different ways to say "Speediness"?

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

What is the opposite of "Speediness"?

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

How do you use "Speediness" in a sentence?

Examples of "Speediness" in a sentence: "the speediness with which she types is simply amazing".

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

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

How do you pronounce "Speediness"?

"Speediness" is pronounced /ˈspē-dē/.

What is the origin of the word "Speediness"?

"Speediness" comes from Middle English spedi "beneficial, unencumbered, agile, prompt," from sped "luck, success, assistance, rate of progress" + -i -y:1 speed:1. First known use: 14th century.