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alacrity |
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| Definition |
cheerful willingness, readiness, or promptness |
Synonyms |
animation, dispatch, eagerness, enthusiasm, fervor, promptness, spirit, willingness, zeal |
Tip |
Alacrity is often used in the phrase "with alacrity." Something done "with alacrity" is done with eager or cheerful readiness. |
Usage Examples |
| After her two-week visit, Bill carried his mother-in-law's
luggage to the taxi with alacrity. When Chandler's boss invited him to lunch, he accepted with alacrity. The ninety-year-old man responded to the invitation with surprising alacrity. |
