C1 adjective Literario

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.

Ejemplos

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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.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
obcelerity
Verb
obcelerate
Adverbio
obceleriously
Adjetivo
obcelerious
Relacionado
obceleration
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Truco para recordar

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

Quiz rápido

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

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: obcelerious

Ejemplos

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.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
obcelerity
Verb
obcelerate
Adverbio
obceleriously
Adjetivo
obcelerious
Relacionado
obceleration

Colocaciones comunes

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

Frases Comunes

at an obcelerious pace

moving quickly but quietly

obcelerious nature

the quality of hidden speed

with obcelerious intent

acting with swift, hidden purpose

Se confunde a menudo con

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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Notas de uso

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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Errores comunes

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

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Truco para recordar

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

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Origen de la palabra

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

Patrones gramaticales

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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Contexto cultural

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

Quiz rápido

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

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: obcelerious

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