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fleetness Synonyms
Another word for fleetness
Choosing another word for fleetness depends on context, so the 13 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match 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 swiftness on the track."
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swiftness
quickness
rapidity
Strong
celerity
speed
nimbleness
agility
• noun (Context 2)
The state or quality of lasting only a very short time; transience.
Usage Example
"The poet reflected on the fleetingness of youth and the changing seasons."
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fleetingness
transience
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ephemerality
evanescence
brevity
impermanence
Opposites of fleetness
The opposite of fleetness shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
permanence
slowness
sluggishness
longevity
endurance
tardiness
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Fleetness. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/fleetness