Pronunciation: /ˈkwɪknəs/
noun the quality or state of being quick; swiftness
A1 His quickness in solving math problems impressed the teacher.
A2 The rabbit's quickness allowed it to escape from the fox.
B1 The athlete's quickness on the field made him a valuable player.
B2 Her quickness in responding to emails helped her stay organized.
C1 The detective's quickness in solving cases earned him a reputation for efficiency.
C2 The surgeon's quickness in performing the operation saved the patient's life.
adjective quick or prompt in action or movement
A1 She ran with quickness to catch the bus.
A2 The cheetah is known for its quickness in hunting prey.
B1 His quickness in responding to emergencies saved many lives.
B2 The athlete's quickness on the field impressed scouts from professional teams.
C1 The pianist played with incredible quickness and precision.
C2 The surgeon's quickness in performing the procedure was unmatched.
formal The quickness of her decision-making impressed the board members.
informal I was amazed by the quickness of his reflexes during the game.
slang I can't believe the quickness with which she shut down that argument.
figurative The quickness of his wit always kept his friends entertained.
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