swiftness

noun
UK: /ˈswɪftnəs/
US: /ˈswɪftnəs/

  1. The quality of moving or doing something quickly.

    1. The swiftness of the cheetah is amazing to watch as it hunts.
    2. Her swiftness in completing the project ahead of schedule impressed her manager.

  2. The quality of happening or being done quickly and without delay.

    1. The swiftness of his response saved the day, as it was urgent.
    2. The company was lauded for the swiftness with which they addressed the product recall.

Synonyms

speed rapidity velocity alacrity

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "swiftness" in English means: The quality of moving or doing something quickly., The quality of happening or being done quickly and without delay..

The phonetic transcription of "swiftness" is /ˈswɪftnəs/ in British English and /ˈswɪftnəs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "swiftness": speed, rapidity, velocity, alacrity.

Example usage of "swiftness": "The swiftness of the cheetah is amazing to watch as it hunts.". More examples on the page.