Synonyms of quickness

quickness

noun

as in speed

a high rate of movement or performance

his agility and overall quickness made him the football coach's top choice for receiver

Synonyms & Similar Words

• speed
• velocity
• hurry
• swiftness
• rapidity
• rate
• celerity
• pace
• fleetness
• speediness
• haste
• rapidness
• acceleration
• fastness
• gait
• tempo
• clip
• promptness
• alacrity
• hustle
• promptitude
• precipitation
• rush
• hastiness
• dispatch
• expedition
• drive
• precipitousness
• expeditiousness
• warp speed

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• slowness
• sluggishness
• lethargy
• reluctance
• languor
• torpidity
• torpor
• deliberation
• deliberateness
• languidness
• leisureliness
• procrastination
• lateness
• dilatoriness
• pokiness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of quickness

The murder happens at night; the next morning, despite Abby’s quickness to accuse Bridget of the crime, the police take an immigrant into custody. — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026

Following the Royals’ 3-0 win over the Guardians on Friday in Cleveland, Witt also showed off his quickness in a different manner. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 31 Aug. 2026

Randolph, a four-year varsity player, emerged last season as a disruptive force by blending elite size with mobility, quickness and athleticism. — Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026

His separation and quickness were always evident, and despite being a bit undersized, his type of game can succeed at the NFL level. — Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026

With Clark next to him in the 3-4 scheme, Williams flashed his strength and short-area quickness from the defensive interior each day in practice while battling against Tyler Smith, Cooper Beebe and Tyler Booker. — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Aug. 2026

Hannah carries all the physical gifts at 6-foot-2 and has improved his strength and quickness. — Ethan Hanson, Daily News, 19 Aug. 2026

Esparza plays the unhinged tyrant with a quickness, his bright eyes darting and weaving with each newfangled notion. — Christopher Barnard, Vogue, 11 Aug. 2026

But his quickness off the ball and the ability to bend around the edge are still intact. — Rick Stroud, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Aug. 2026