quickness
- a word derived from quick.
Example Sentences
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His 8-foot wingspan and uncanny quickness let him short-circuit opposing offenses all by himself.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 31, 2026
At 5-foot-4, the Darien, Conn., native isn’t physically imposing, but her quickness, vision and footwork make her a perpetual threat.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 21, 2026
"I'm optimistic that Indonesia is still attractive," he said, citing "the value chain, the investment climate and the quickness of President Prabowo to do deregulations".
From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2025
The perfect flag football player combines that straight-line speed with quickness.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 23, 2025
For real, my eyes get dry with the quickness.
From "The Hate U Give" by Angie Thomas
