swiftness
nounHow many syllables in swiftness?
There are 2 syllables in the word swiftness.How to pronounce swiftness:
Definition of swiftness:
- swiftness (noun):
- speed or eagerness
- the quality or state of being swift celerity
- a rate (usually rapid) at which something happens.
Synonyms for swiftness:
acceleration
celerity
execution speed
fast
fastness
fleetness
graduality
gradualness
haste
hastiness
hurriedness
hurry
pace
precipitation
promptness
quickness
rapidity
rapidness
rate
speed
speediness
velocity
Antonyms for swiftness:
block
blockage
calm
calmness
delay
deliberateness
deliberation
dilatoriness
dullness
halt
hindrance
lack of pace
lack of speed
languidity
leisure
lingering
procrastination
quiet
rest
retardation
slow down
slowing
slowness
sluggishness
stall
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