celerity

🇺🇸 /səˈlɛrɪti/ 🇬🇧 /sɪ'lerɪtɪ/
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noun
C1

The state of being fast and quick.

Her celerity in solving the puzzle surprised everyone.

C1

The ability to do things quickly and without delay.

The celerity of the rescue team saved many lives.

translation

n. The state of being fast and quick.; The ability to do things quickly and without delay.

Word Forms

Plural celerities