Synonyms of celerity

3 similar words · 2 opposite words

Another word for celerity is alacrity. Other synonyms of celerity are rapidity and dispatch. The opposite of celerity is lethargy.

Synonyms and similar words for celerity

noun Speed, swiftness.
noun The speed of an individual wave (as opposed to the speed of groups of waves); often denoted c.
noun The speed with which a perturbation to the flow propagates through the flow domain.

What is another word for celerity?: Celerity has 3 synonyms on Word.ws, such as alacrity, rapidity and dispatch.
What is the opposite of celerity?: The opposite of celerity is lethargy.
What does celerity mean?: Celerity means speed, swiftness.

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Last updated: 2026-09-02

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