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

As a fundamentally improvisatory form, podcasts also reward quickness. — Dan Brooks, New Yorker, 10 Oct. 2026

Fiske and Turner are emerging young players and could give Powers trouble with their quickness. — Sam Jane, Denver Post, 26 Sep. 2026

Barkate is a skilled route runner with soft hands, quickness and a good feel for zone coverages. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2026

Askarov’s athleticism/quickness is off the charts and gives him special upside, but his hands (particularly the glove side) have been regularly exposed at times. — Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 21 Sep. 2026

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

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