Celerity
noun
Celerity refers to swiftness of movement or action.
The celerity with which she completed the project impressed her manager.
Often appears as...
- remarkable celerity
- celerity of response
Usage tips
Formal
swiftness, rapidity, quickness
noun
Celerity can also refer to the quickness of thoughts or decisions.
The celerity of his thoughts allowed him to respond effectively during debates.
Often appears as...
- mental celerity
- celerity of thought
Usage tips
Neutral
mental celerity, intellectual swiftness
noun
Celerity refers to swiftness of movement or action.
The celerity with which she completed the project impressed her manager.
Often appears as...
- remarkable celerity
- celerity of response
Usage tips
Formal
swiftness, rapidity, quickness
noun
Celerity can also refer to the quickness of thoughts or decisions.
The celerity of his thoughts allowed him to respond effectively during debates.
Often appears as...
- mental celerity
- celerity of thought
Usage tips
Neutral
mental celerity, intellectual swiftness
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Contextual Usage
In formal or academic contexts, using 'celerity' can indicate a certain sophistication in your language.
The report highlighted the celerity in project execution.
Pro Tip 2/3Metaphorical Speed
When describing processes or actions metaphorically, 'celerity' can suggest not just physical speed but also efficiency.
The celerity of technological advancement is astonishing.
Pro Tip 3/3Negative Connotations
Consider the context carefully; in some cases, too much celerity may imply impulsiveness or lack of thoroughness.
Her celerity was sometimes perceived as recklessness.
Pro Tip 1/3Contextual Usage
In formal or academic contexts, using 'celerity' can indicate a certain sophistication in your language.
The report highlighted the celerity in project execution.
Pro Tip 2/3Metaphorical Speed
When describing processes or actions metaphorically, 'celerity' can suggest not just physical speed but also efficiency.
The celerity of technological advancement is astonishing.
Pro Tip 3/3Negative Connotations
Consider the context carefully; in some cases, too much celerity may imply impulsiveness or lack of thoroughness.
Her celerity was sometimes perceived as recklessness.
Pro Tip 1/3Contextual Usage
In formal or academic contexts, using 'celerity' can indicate a certain sophistication in your language.
The report highlighted the celerity in project execution.
Pro Tip 2/3Metaphorical Speed
When describing processes or actions metaphorically, 'celerity' can suggest not just physical speed but also efficiency.
The celerity of technological advancement is astonishing.
Pro Tip 3/3Negative Connotations
Consider the context carefully; in some cases, too much celerity may imply impulsiveness or lack of thoroughness.
Her celerity was sometimes perceived as recklessness.
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