fastness (Meaning)
fastness (n)
a rate (usually rapid) at which something happens
the quality of being fixed in place as by some firm attachment
a strongly fortified defensive structure
fastness (a.)
The state of being fast and firm; firmness; fixedness; security; faithfulness.
A fast place; a stronghold; a fortress or fort; a secure retreat; a castle; as, the enemy retired to their fastnesses in the mountains.
Conciseness of style.
The state of being fast or swift.
Synonyms & Antonyms of fastness
fastness Sentence Examples
- The fortress's fastness made it nearly impenetrable to enemy forces.
- The runner's fastness allowed him to easily outrun his competitors.
- The computer's fastness enabled it to complete complex calculations in a matter of seconds.
- The wind's fastness made it difficult to stand upright and walk.
- The river's fastness created treacherous currents that posed a danger to swimmers.
- The car's fastness allowed it to zoom past other vehicles on the highway.
- The train's fastness made it a convenient mode of transportation for long-distance travel.
- The horse's fastness allowed it to win numerous races and claim the title of champion.
- The athlete's fastness helped him secure victory in the Olympic Games.
- The password's fastness ensured that unauthorized users could not access sensitive information.
FAQs About the word fastness
a rate (usually rapid) at which something happens, the quality of being fixed in place as by some firm attachment, a strongly fortified defensive structureThe s
velocity,speed, pace, fleetness, hurry, haste, rapidness, quickness, rapidity, swiftness
slowness, lethargy, sluggishness, lethargy,slowness, sluggishness, languidness, deliberateness, torpor, torpidity
The fortress's fastness made it nearly impenetrable to enemy forces.
The runner's fastness allowed him to easily outrun his competitors.
The computer's fastness enabled it to complete complex calculations in a matter of seconds.
The wind's fastness made it difficult to stand upright and walk.
