quickening

Definitions

The process of becoming or making something faster or more active.

The first movement of a fetus in the womb that can be felt by the mother.

The act of bringing something to life or stimulating it to greater intensity.

Examples

The quickening pace of the music forced the dancers to move faster.

She felt the quickening of her heart as the roller coaster began its steep descent.

The quickening of the seasons signaled that winter was finally coming to an end.

Synonyms

acceleration hastening speeding expediting stimulation activation revitalization

Antonyms

slowing deceleration retardation stagnation dulling deadening languor