swiftness

Definitions

The quality of moving with high speed or velocity.

The capacity to act or occur promptly and without delay.

Examples

The cheetah is known for the incredible swiftness with which it pursues its prey.

The manager was impressed by the swiftness of the team's response to the unexpected crisis.

Synonyms

speed rapidity celerity promptness haste quickness velocity

Antonyms

slowness sluggishness lethargy tardiness delay languor dilatoriness