quickening
/ˈkwɪkənɪŋ/
noun
- The stage of pregnancy when the mother first feels the baby move.
- She felt the quickening at about 18 weeks.
- The quickening is an exciting milestone for expectant parents.
- In many cultures, the quickening is celebrated as the moment life becomes truly real.
- A feeling or process of becoming faster or more active.
- There was a quickening of interest as the speaker revealed the surprise.
- He felt a quickening of his pulse when he saw her.
- The quickening of the market led to more investments.
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adjective
- Becoming faster or more active.
- She noticed a quickening rhythm in the music.
- The quickening pace of technology can be hard to keep up with.
- The quickening heartbeat told him he was nervous.