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fleetness Antonyms
Opposite of fleetness
Because the opposite of fleetness shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
• noun (Context 1)
The quality of moving swiftly and nimbly; great speed or rapidity.
Usage Example
"The greyhound is widely admired for its remarkable slowness on the track."
Strongest
slowness
sluggishness
Strong
tardiness
• noun (Context 2)
The state or quality of lasting only a very short time; transience.
Usage Example
"The poet reflected on the permanence of youth and the changing seasons."
Strongest
permanence
Strong
longevity
endurance
Similar words to fleetness
Words similar to fleetness shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
swiftness
fleetingness
transience
rapidity
quickness
ephemerality
celerity
evanescence
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Fleetness. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/fleetness