n. Celerity, primarily of voluntary motion; speed in general; swiftness in doing something; despatch; expedition.n. Too great celerity of action; unwise, unnecessary, or unseemly quickness; precipitancy.n. The state of being pressed for time, or of having little time to spare; hurry; eager desire to accomplish something in a limited time: as, to be in great haste to finish a letter.n. Synonyms Haste, hurry (see hasten); nimbleness, rapidity.Same as hasten: now chiefly in poetical use.To roast.