Search Dictionary
Definition of quickness

quickness

/ˈkwɪk.nəs/
quick · ness
Adverb:quickly
•
Adjective:quick
JUMP TO:

quickness Lexical Profile

quickness Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The quality or state of moving, acting, or occurring with great speed and agility.

Example

"The point guard used her remarkable quickness to weave past the defenders and score."

2

Mental alertness and the ability to understand, learn, or react to things rapidly.

Example

"His quickness of mind allowed him to grasp the complex legal argument almost immediately."

Synonyms
View all synonyms for quickness
Antonyms
View all antonyms for quickness

• Rhymes for quickness

• Nearby Words

quickfire
quickie
quickly
quickness
quicksand
quicksilver
quickstep

Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English 'cwicnes', meaning 'vitality' or 'life', formed from 'cwic' (living, lively) and '-nes' (-ness). Its modern sense of physical speed and mental alertness developed in Middle English as the root adjective shifted from meaning 'alive' to 'rapid'.

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Quickness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/quickness
Built for writers, students, and competitive word game players, Wordmom combines an uncluttered English dictionary and thesaurus with fast, pattern-based word finders so you can verify definitions, synonyms, and high-scoring tile plays in one place.
Word Games & Solvers
Word FinderScrabble Word FinderWords With Friends CheatWordle SolverAnagram Solver
Dictionary & Reference
DictionarySynonymsAntonymsWords
Community
Contact UsEditorial PolicyPrivacy PolicyTerms and Conditions
© 2016–2026 Wordmom Network. All rights reserved. Made with for word lovers everywhere.
Disclaimer: SCRABBLE® is a registered trademark. All intellectual property rights in and to the game are owned in the U.S.A. and Canada by Hasbro Inc., and throughout the rest of the world by J.W. Spear & Sons Limited of Maidenhead, Berkshire, England, a subsidiary of Mattel Inc. Mattel and Spear are not affiliated with Hasbro. Words With Friends® is a registered trademark of Zynga Inc. Wordle® is a registered trademark of The New York Times Company. Other referenced game titles and tournament lexicon codes (including NASPA NWL and WESPA/HarperCollins CSW) are trademarks of their respective owners. Wordmom is an independent reference utility for educational and entertainment purposes and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Hasbro, Mattel, Spear, Zynga, The New York Times Company, NASPA, WESPA, or HarperCollins Publishers. All game names are referenced strictly under nominative fair use to indicate compatibility.