quickening
The word “quickening” has 3 syllables: quick-en-ing.
It's pronounced as /ˈkwɪkənɪŋ/.
What is synonym and antonym for quickening?
In the thesaurus, “quickening” has 15 synonyms and 30 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for quickening along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for quickening
- accelerating
- acceleration
- activating
- energizing
- galvanizing
- inducing
- inspirational
- inspiring
- motivating
- motivational
- pushing
- rushing
- stimulating
- stirring
- vitalizing
Antonyms for quickening
- braking
- dampening
- damping
- deadening
- debilitating
- decelerating
- deceleration
- decline
- delaying
- draining
- drop
- dulling
- enervating
- exhausting
- hampering
- harassing
- hindering
- impeding
- killing
- noninflammatory
- restraining
- retardation
- retarding
- sapping
- slowdown
- slowing
- subduing
- undermining
- weakening
- wearing
Meanings of quickening
- verb
- To give life to; to animate, make alive, revive.
- To come back to life, receive life.
- To take on a state of activity or vigour comparable to life; to be roused, excited.
- Of a pregnant woman: to first feel the movements of the foetus, or reach the stage of pregnancy at which this takes place; of a foetus: to begin to move.
- To make quicker; to hasten, speed up.
- To become faster.
- To shorten the radius of (a curve); to make (a curve) sharper.
- noun
- An increase of speed.
- The action of bringing someone or something to life.
- The first noticable movements of a foetus during pregnancy, or the period when this occurs.
- Stimulation, excitement (of a feeling, emotion etc.).
Example Sentences
- The quickening pace of technological advancements is reshaping our society.
- As spring approached, there was a noticeable quickening in the growth of plants and flowers.
- The quickening of her breath indicated her excitement as she waited for the results.
- The quickening heartbeat of the runner signaled the final stretch of the race.
- The quickening rhythm of the drums added an exhilarating energy to the dance performance.
On this page you'll find 45 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to quickening, such as: accelerating, acceleration, activating, braking, dampening, damping, deadening.
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