Swiftness — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈswif(t)-nəs/ swift·ness

Meaning & Definition of Swiftness

Swiftness (noun)

  1. the quality or state of being swift, celerity
  2. the fact of being swift

Swiftness (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a high rate of movement or performance

    "with amazing swiftness, the airline agent got our ticket changed, and we boarded the plane just as it was about to leave"

    similar: celerity, fastness, fleetness, haste, hurry, quickness, rapidity, rapidness, speed, speediness, 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

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Swiftness

The most common words with a similar meaning to Swiftness:

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

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Swiftness

Words with the opposite meaning of Swiftness:

slowness, sluggishness

Related Words for Swiftness

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

Near Antonyms of Swiftness

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

Origin & Etymology of Swiftness

First known use: before 12th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Swiftness

What does "Swiftness" mean?

"Swiftness" means the quality or state of being swift, celerity. As a noun, it is defined as: the quality or state of being swift, celerity.

What is another word for "Swiftness"?

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

What are different ways to say "Swiftness"?

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

What is the opposite of "Swiftness"?

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

How do you use "Swiftness" in a sentence?

Examples of "Swiftness" in a sentence: "with amazing swiftness, the airline agent got our ticket changed, and we boarded the plane just as it was about to leave".

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

"Swiftness" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Swiftness"?

"Swiftness" is pronounced /ˈswif(t)-nəs/ and divided into syllables as swift·ness.

What is the origin of the word "Swiftness"?

First known use: before 12th century.