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celerity

celerity is a synonym of swiftness

noun [ suh-ler-i-tee ]

celerity is another word for swiftness

Swiftness refers to the quality of moving quickly or without delay (I was pleased with the swiftness of the decision).

Celerity refers to speed and promptness (He finished the project with remarkable celerity).

Swiftness especially suggests an economical and light way of moving or doing something (Some dogs are known for their swiftness, and others for their laziness).

Celerity, on the other hand, emphasizes the speed of the movement, and it is a less common and more formal word (The taxi driver got us to the airport with celerity).

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trundle bed

trundle bed is a synonym of cot

noun [ truhn-dl bed ]

trundle bed is another word for cot

✅ A cot is a light, portable bed (The hotel supplied an extra cot).

✅ A trundle bed, sometimes trundle, is a low bed on wheels which is designed to roll under another bed for storage (The spare trundle bed was comfortable enough for a sleepover).

Cot can refer to any kind of bed that is easy to move or travel with. It can also refer to a hammock-like bed that hangs from a solid frame (I set up my cot in the corner of the room).

Cot and trundle bed refer to two different types of beds, but both terms suggest beds that are portable or suitable for guests.

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mellifluous

mellifluous is a synonym of honeylike

adjective [ muh-lif-loo-uhs ]

mellifluous is another word for honeylike

Honeylike simply describes things that are like honey in some way, maybe in color, texture, or sweetness (The sauce had a honeylike texture).

Mellifluous means sweet-sounding and flowing, and it comes from the Latin words for "honey" and "flow" (Her speaking voice was firm but mellifluous).

Honeylike is a less common word and generally refers to taste and texture (The syrup tasted shockingly honeylike).

Mellifluous is more common and is used to refer to voices and sounds which are as sweet as honey (The mellifluous music filled the room).

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