1. past tense and past participle of quicken; made or became faster in speed or pace
2. past tense and past participle of quicken; made or became more active, intense, or lively
3. past tense and past participle of quicken; brought to life or made alive
Usage: literary

Examples

• Her pulse quickened as she approached the finish line.
• The driver quickened his pace when he saw the traffic light turning yellow.
• Interest in the project quickened after the successful presentation.
• The warm spring air quickened the growth of the flowers.
• His breathing quickened with excitement.
• The coach quickened the team’s training schedule before the championship.
• The story quickened her imagination and sparked new ideas.