Synonyms of velocity

velocity

noun

və-ˈlä-sə-tē 

as in speed

a high rate of movement or performance

the velocity of light is about 186,000 miles per second

Synonyms & Similar Words

• speed
• rate
• hurry
• rapidity
• pace
• acceleration
• quickness
• celerity
• swiftness
• fleetness
• haste
• rapidness
• speediness
• tempo
• fastness
• gait
• clip
• precipitation
• hustle
• expedition
• alacrity
• drive
• rush
• promptness
• dispatch
• promptitude
• precipitousness
• warp speed
• hastiness
• expeditiousness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• slowness
• sluggishness
• lethargy
• reluctance
• torpidity
• languor
• torpor
• leisureliness
• languidness
• deliberation
• deliberateness
• procrastination
• dilatoriness
• lateness
• pokiness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of velocity

Real productivity improves decision velocity; synthetic volume just creates operational fatigue. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026

So can throw pitches that rise, sink or swerve at a velocity that gives the hitters a millisecond to process, usually with exceptional accuracy. — Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 28 Sep. 2026

The veteran looked as though he was done at the start of the season, but worked hard to get his velocity up and earn a spot in the rotation again. — Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 27 Sep. 2026

The whole spirit of the 7 BC is to drive heavier bullets at higher velocities out of shorter barrels. — John B. Snow, Outdoor Life, 24 Sep. 2026