Swiftness

/ˈswɪftnəs/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The quality of moving or capable of moving quickly.

The swiftness of the eagle allowed it to catch its prey before it could escape.

The quality of being done or occurring quickly.

The swiftness of the approval process surprised everyone in the department.

Rapidness or speed in action or movement.

With great swiftness, the firefighters arrived at the scene to control the blaze.

The characteristic of being prompt or quick in response.

The swiftness with which she replied to the email showed her professionalism.

Middle English: from swifte + -ness.

in swift motion

Moving quickly without delays.

swift as the wind

Extremely fast or rapid.

the swiftness of time

The perception that time passes quickly.

swift

Moving or capable of moving at high speed.

speed

The rate at which someone or something is able to move or operate.

fast

Moving or capable of moving at high speed.

Quick to react

He's always so swift on his feet, ready for anything.

Fast-paced

The meeting was swift; we covered everything in under an hour.