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Definition of fleetness

fleetness

/ˈfliːtnəs/
fleet · ness
Adverb:fleetly
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Adjective:fleet
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fleetness Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The quality of moving swiftly and nimbly; great speed or rapidity.

Example

"The greyhound is widely admired for its remarkable fleetness on the track."

2

The state or quality of lasting only a very short time; transience.

Example

"The poet reflected on the fleetness of youth and the changing seasons."

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• Rhymes for fleetness

• Nearby Words

fleeting
fleetingly
fleetingness
fleetness
fleming
flemish
flesh

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the adjective 'fleet' (meaning swift or nimble, likely from Old Norse 'fljótr' meaning swift) and the native suffix '-ness'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Fleetness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/fleetness
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