Antonyms for slowness


Grammar : Noun
Spell : sloh
Phonetic Transcription : sloÊŠ


Definition of slowness

Origin :
  • c.1300, from slow (adj.) + -ness.
  • noun dullness
  • noun weakness
Example sentences :
  • The only thing at which she wondered was the slowness of the working of the marvel.
  • Extract from : « The Dream » by Emile Zola
  • Occasionally he muttered impatiently to himself at the slowness of his progress.
  • Extract from : « The Slave Of The Lamp » by Henry Seton Merriman
  • His slowness was partly assumed; his indifference was a mere habit.
  • Extract from : « The Slave Of The Lamp » by Henry Seton Merriman
  • Perhaps so; only his slowness is marked with blood and disasters.
  • Extract from : « Diary from November 12, 1862, to October 18, 1863 » by Adam Gurowski
  • The taxi gave no opportunity for complaint as far as slowness was concerned.
  • Extract from : « Cap'n Dan's Daughter » by Joseph C. Lincoln
  • And that which is done with swiftness is done swiftly, and that which is done with slowness, slowly?
  • Extract from : « Protagoras » by Plato
  • I tell you that you are slaying the commonweal by your slowness and circumspection.
  • Extract from : « The Historical Nights' Entertainment » by Rafael Sabatini
  • His slowness in replying moved her to seek an answer in his face.
  • Extract from : « Nobody » by Louis Joseph Vance
  • He had often been laughed at for his slowness, but this time it was well for him that he was slow!
  • Extract from : « The Rambles of a Rat » by A. L. O. E.
  • He was not voluble in conversation, and he was himself aware of his own slowness.
  • Extract from : « Is He Popenjoy? » by Anthony Trollope

Synonyms for slowness

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