quickness

• Существительное, обозначающее качество быть быстрым, ловким или умственно острым, охватывающее как физическую скорость, так и умственную проницательность.

A noun referring to the quality of being fast, agile, or mentally alert, encompassing both physical speed and mental acuity.

uncountable

1. Skillful performance without difficultyB2formal

   The quality of being able to perform tasks skillfully and without difficulty.

   Ловкость

   • Her quickness in solving complex problems impressed everyone.
   • The pianist's quickness of finger movement was remarkable.
   • His quickness in assembling the furniture saved a lot of time.

   Synonymsabilityadroitnessdeftnessdexterityexpertisefacilityfluencyknackproficiencyskillfulness

   Antonymsawkwardnessclumsinessineptitudeineptnessungainliness

2. Mental agility or intelligenceB2formal

   The ability to think and respond correctly without delay; mental sharpness.

   Быстрота ума

   • The quiz show contestant was admired for her quickness of mind.
   • His quickness in answering questions showed his deep understanding.
   • Quickness in decision-making is a valuable skill in business.

   Synonymsacuityacumenagilityalertnessastutenessbrightnessbrillianceclevernessdiscernmentintelligencekeennessnimblenessperceptivenessperspicacityquick-wittednesssharpnessshrewdnesswit

   Antonymsdullnessobtusenessslownessstupidity

3. Rapid speedB1formal

   The quality of moving or happening at a fast rate.

   Быстрота

   • The quickness of the cheetah's sprint is astonishing.
   • She moved with surprising quickness despite her age.
   • The quickness of the internet connection improved our work efficiency.

   Synonymsbrisknesscelerityfastnessfleetnessrapidityspeedswiftnessvelocity

   Antonymsslownesssluggishness