Celerity
[sɪ'lerɪtɪ] or [sə'lɛrəti]
Definition
(n.) Rapidity of motion; quickness; swiftness.
Edited by Ian
Synonyms and Synonymous
n. Speed, quickness, swiftness, velocity, rapidity.
Edited by Erna
Synonyms and Antonyms
SYN:Rapidity, speed, haste, velocity, swiftness, quickness, fleetness, despatch
ANT:Slowness, inertness, slaggishness, tardiness, {[cnmhrnnsnees]?}
Checked by Jocelyn
Definition
n. quickness: rapidity of motion.
Editor: Terence
Examples
- So stimulated, the business was extremely brisk, and the articles in stock went off with the greatest celerity. Charles Dickens. Little Dorrit.
- We sidled toward the Piraeus--not running you understand, but only advancing with celerity. Mark Twain. The Innocents Abroad.
- Unwonted silence reigned in the house, the members spoke in whispers, and the ordinary business was transacted with celerity and quietness. Mary Shelley. The Last Man.
- I dare say you believed it; but I am by no means convinced that you would be gone with such celerity. Jane Austen. Pride and Prejudice.
Checker: Roderick