C1 adjective Literarisch

obcelerious

/ˌɒbsəˈlɪəriəs/

Characterized by a hidden or deceptive swiftness; describing something that moves at a high speed despite appearing slow, stationary, or obscured from plain view.

Beispiele

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1

The obcelerious cat snatched the treat before I even saw its paw move.

The obcelerious cat snatched the treat before I even saw its paw move.

2

The committee noted the obcelerious progression of the policy changes, which caught many stakeholders off guard.

The committee noted the obcelerious progression of the policy changes, which caught many stakeholders off guard.

3

Honestly, his obcelerious way of cleaning the room makes it look like magic.

Honestly, his obcelerious way of cleaning the room makes it look like magic.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
obcelerity
Verb
obcelerate
Adverb
obceleriously
Adjektiv
obcelerious
Verwandt
obceleration
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Merkhilfe

Break it down: 'Ob-' (hidden/against) + 'celerity' (speed). It is 'obscure celerity.'

Schnelles Quiz

The predator's _______ approach allowed it to reach the prey without being detected.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: obcelerious

Beispiele

1

The obcelerious cat snatched the treat before I even saw its paw move.

everyday

The obcelerious cat snatched the treat before I even saw its paw move.

2

The committee noted the obcelerious progression of the policy changes, which caught many stakeholders off guard.

formal

The committee noted the obcelerious progression of the policy changes, which caught many stakeholders off guard.

3

Honestly, his obcelerious way of cleaning the room makes it look like magic.

informal

Honestly, his obcelerious way of cleaning the room makes it look like magic.

4

In fluid dynamics, an obcelerious current can be dangerous because its high velocity is not apparent on the surface.

academic

In fluid dynamics, an obcelerious current can be dangerous because its high velocity is not apparent on the surface.

5

The company achieved obcelerious growth by quietly dominating niche markets before competitors could react.

business

The company achieved obcelerious growth by quietly dominating niche markets before competitors could react.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
obcelerity
Verb
obcelerate
Adverb
obceleriously
Adjektiv
obcelerious
Verwandt
obceleration

Häufige Kollokationen

obcelerious movement hidden rapid movement
obcelerious growth unseen quick growth
obcelerious speed deceptive velocity
obcelerious transition quick but unnoticed change
obcelerious strike fast and stealthy attack

Häufige Phrasen

at an obcelerious pace

moving quickly but quietly

obcelerious nature

the quality of hidden speed

with obcelerious intent

acting with swift, hidden purpose

Wird oft verwechselt mit

obcelerious vs obsequious

Obsequious means overly submissive or fawning, while obcelerious refers to hidden speed.

obcelerious vs celerity

Celerity refers to simple speed or swiftness; obcelerious adds the nuance of that speed being deceptive or obscured.

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Nutzungshinweise

This word is primarily found in specialized vocabulary tests or literary contexts to describe motion that is faster than it seems. It is not common in standard spoken English and should be used when the 'stealth' of the speed is important.

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Häufige Fehler

Learners often confuse the root with 'obscene' or 'obsolete'; remember that the core of the word comes from 'celerity' (speed).

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Merkhilfe

Break it down: 'Ob-' (hidden/against) + 'celerity' (speed). It is 'obscure celerity.'

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Wortherkunft

Derived from the Latin prefix 'ob-' (over, toward, or against) and 'celer' (swift), following the morphological pattern of words like 'deleterious'.

Grammatikmuster

Used primarily as an attributive adjective before a noun. Can be used in the comparative form (more obcelerious) or superlative (most obcelerious).
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Kultureller Kontext

Often appears in high-level aptitude tests or creative writing to provide a more precise descriptor for uncanny or stealthy speed.

Schnelles Quiz

The predator's _______ approach allowed it to reach the prey without being detected.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: obcelerious

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