quickening (Meaning)
quickening (n)
the process of showing signs of life
the stage of pregnancy at which the mother first feels the movements of the fetus
the act of accelerating; increasing the speed
quickening (p. pr. & vb. n.)
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quickening (n.)
The act or process of making or of becoming quick.
The first motion of the fetus in the womb felt by the mother, occurring usually about the middle of the term of pregnancy. It has been popularly supposed to be due to the fetus becoming possessed of independent life.
Synonyms & Antonyms of quickening
Synonyms:
- enraging
- maddening
- explosive
- aggravating
- annoying
- irksome
- triggering
- stimulating
- upsetting
- vexatious
- vexing
- irritating
- inflammatory
- pesky
- provoking
- motivative
- bothersome
- exasperating
- exciting
Antonyms:
No strong antonyms found.
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Antonyms:
No weak antonyms found.
quickening Sentence Examples
- The mother's heartbeat quickening with anticipation, she felt the first faint stirrings of her unborn child.
- The quickening pace of her breath revealed her growing excitement as she approached her goal.
- The quickening of the wind sent shivers down her spine, signaling an impending storm.
- The quickening of the flame during the incantation was a sign that the spell was working.
- The quickening pulse of the patient indicated a positive response to the medication.
- The quickening of his footsteps betrayed his growing sense of urgency.
- The quickening of the river's currents made it treacherous to cross.
- The quickening of her mind allowed her to solve complex problems with ease.
- The quickening of her sorrow sent her spiraling into despair.
- The quickening of time seemed to accelerate as she approached a pivotal moment in her life.
FAQs About the word quickening
the process of showing signs of life, the stage of pregnancy at which the mother first feels the movements of the fetus, the act of accelerating; increasing the
galvanizing, energizing, motivational, inspirational,vitalizing, activating, inspiring, inducing, motivating, enraging
subduing,noninflammatory, noninflammatory, subduing,,
The mother's heartbeat quickening with anticipation, she felt the first faint stirrings of her unborn child.
The quickening pace of her breath revealed her growing excitement as she approached her goal.
The quickening of the wind sent shivers down her spine, signaling an impending storm.
The quickening of the flame during the incantation was a sign that the spell was working.
