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