n. - The quality of being forward; cheerful readiness; promtness; as, the forwardness of Christians in propagating the gospel.
n. - An advanced stage of progress or of preparation; advancement; as, his measures were in great forwardness.
n. - Eagerness; ardor; as, it is difficult to restrain the forwardness of youth.
n. - Boldness; confidence; assurance; want of due reserve or modesty.
n. - A state of advance beyond the usual degree; prematureness; precocity; as, the forwardnessof spring or of corn; the forwardness of a pupil.