March 12, 2027

Celeritous

adjective

Definition

Characterized by celerity; moving or acting with speed. A celeritous response to a crisis can prevent escalation.

Example Sentence

“The celeritous intervention of the paramedics was credited with saving his life.”

Etymology

From Latin celeritas (speed), from celer (swift) + -ous.

Scrabble Score

C3E1L1E1R1I1T1O1U1S1

CELERITOUS scores 12 points in Scrabble.

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