fastness

• Substantiv, das einen geschützten, befestigten Ort oder eine Festung bezeichnet; im übertragenen Sinne auch einen sicheren Zufluchtsort oder eine unerschütterliche Stütze.

A noun referring to a secure, fortified place or stronghold, often used in historical or literary contexts.

1. Speed or quicknessB2formal

   The quality of being fast; rapidity.

   Schnelligkeit

   • The fastness of the cheetah is remarkable.
   • He was amazed by the fastness of the internet connection.
   • The fastness of her typing skills impressed the boss.

   Synonymecelerityquicknessrapidityspeedswiftnessvelocity

   Antonymeslownesssluggishness

2. Secure place or fortressC1formalbritish

   A strong, secure, or fortified place; a stronghold.

   Festung

   • The castle served as a fastness against invaders.
   • They retreated to a mountain fastness for safety.
   • The ancient fastness was built on a rocky cliff.

   Synonymebastionbulwarkcitadelfortfortificationfortresskeepstronghold