celerity
Americannoun
noun
Related Words
See speed.
Etymology
Origin of celerity
First recorded in 1480–90; earlier celerite, from Middle French, from Latin celeritās, equivalent to celer “swift” + -itās -ity
Example Sentences
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Wodele added: “I think coming out of the wrestling environment and celerity, a lot of people misjudged him in terms of his intellect. He was underestimated in terms of his ability to understand and reason.”
From Seattle Times • May 2, 2021
The desert reduces its victims with barbarous celerity, and few of them are identifiable by outward appearance.
From New York Times • Aug. 18, 2020
The officer reacted with celerity, producing, seemingly out of nowhere, a tube that he deposited in his master’s hand.
From The Guardian • Dec. 2, 2018
It is time for her and the state of West Virginia to get on with it - celerity and all.
From Washington Times • Sep. 27, 2017
All praised him for his celerity in sickening.
From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume I: The Pox Party" by M.T. Anderson
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