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

Sheehan has attributed his diminished velocity and inconsistent results to his pitching mechanics. — Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 21 July 2026

The resulting data mapping guided the development of a streamlined hull capable of maintaining a steady 25-knot transit velocity, even when fighting heavy hull motions and wave resistance. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 18 July 2026

While Barnes' final outing for the Dodgers proved costly, evaluators have long viewed him as a pitcher capable of providing organizational depth despite lacking overpowering velocity. — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

For $25 a month, athletes get access to a velocity and strength tracker, a personalized NCAA timeline to track improvement and an AI device that helps write recruiting emails to send to college coaches. — Kansas City Star, 14 July 2026