quickener UK /ˈkwɪkənə/US /ˈkwɪkənɚ/ noun2 •One who, or that which, quickens, hastens, or speeds up an object or action. •That which gives life, animates, or nourishes.Where, through the deep, rich soil enwound, The waters of Dirce flow? Nourisher she of man and mead, Quencher of thirst and quickener of seed — 1922 formsquickeners