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quickening Synonyms
Another word for quickening
Choosing another word for quickening depends on context, so the 15 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
The act or process of becoming faster or more active; an acceleration.
Usage Example
"Analysts noted a sudden acceleration of economic activity in the final quarter of the year."
Strongest
acceleration
speedup
Strong
hastening
• adjective (Context 2)
Increasing in speed, rate, or pace; accelerating.
Usage Example
"They walked with a accelerating pace as the dark storm clouds gathered overhead."
Strongest
accelerating
Strong
hastening
briskening
• noun (Context 3)
An awakening, revival, or stimulation of life, feeling, or spirit.
Usage Example
"She felt a sudden awakening of hope when the search team discovered fresh tracks."
Strongest
awakening
Strong
revival
animation
invigoration
vitalization
• adjective (Context 4)
Giving life, vigor, or stimulation; invigorating or animating.
Usage Example
"The warm spring rain had a invigorating effect on the dormant seeds in the meadow."
Strongest
invigorating
animating
Strong
vitalizing
reviving
stimulating
Opposites of quickening
The opposite of quickening shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
deadening
slowing
deceleration
slowdown
decelerating
slackening
dulling
numbing
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Quickening. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/quickening