celerity

noun

Pronunciation: /səˈlerɪti/

Definition

Swiftness of movement; speed.

Examples

• The celerity with which the chef prepared the meal was impressive.

• He responded to the emergency call with remarkable celerity.

• The army advanced with great celerity towards the enemy lines.

How to Use celerity

with celerity (prepositional phrase)

In a very quick manner. — "He handled the delicate situation with surprising celerity."

Synonyms of celerity

Words with a similar meaning to celerity:

• speed
• swiftness
• rapidity
• alacrity

Antonyms of celerity

Words with the opposite meaning to celerity:

• slowness
• sluggishness
• lethargy

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