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quickness Synonyms

Another word for quickness

Choosing another word for quickness depends on context, so the 16 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
speed
swiftness
rapidity
Strong
agility
nimbleness
celerity
promptness
haste

• noun (Context 2)

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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
sharpness
acuteness
Strong
keenness
acumen
astuteness
cleverness
alacrity
wit

Opposites of quickness

The opposite of quickness shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

slowness
sluggishness
dullness
obtuseness
stupidity
tardiness
lethargy
See all opposites of quickness

• Nearby Words

quickfire
quickie
quickly
quickness
quicksand
quicksilver
quickstep

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Quickness. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/quickness
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