Associations to the word «Quickness»

Wiktionary

QUICKNESS, noun. Rapidity of movement or activity; agility or dexterity

Dictionary definition

QUICKNESS, noun. Skillful performance or ability without difficulty; "his quick adeptness was a product of good design"; "he was famous for his facility as an archer".
QUICKNESS, noun. Intelligence as revealed by an ability to give correct responses without delay.
QUICKNESS, noun. A rate that is rapid.

Wise words

The right word may be effective, but no word was ever as effective as a rightly timed pause.
Mark Twain