Meaning of festinant | Babel Free
Definitions
Exhibiting festination; having shortened stride and quickened gait.
Equivalents
Français
festinant
Examples
“In the latter half of May, reading became difficult because of uncontrollable hurry⟳ and perseveration: once he had started to read⟳ he would read⟳ faster and faster without regard for the sense⟳ or syntax, and unable to stop⟳ this festinant reading he would have⟳ to shut⟳ the book with a snap⟳ after each sentence or paragraph, so that he could digest its sense⟳ before rushing ahead.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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