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alacrity

noun

əˈlæk.rə.t̬i

Meaning

Brisk and cheerful readiness.

Cheerful willingness, eagerness, or readiness to do something.

He accepted the challenge with alacrity.

She accepted the invitation with alacrity.

eagerness, enthusiasm, readiness, willingness, promptness

Entry 1

eagerness, enthusiasm, readiness

Entry 2

eagerness, readiness, enthusiasm, willingness, promptness

lethargy, slowness, indifference, reluctance, hesitation, unwillingness

Entry 1

lethargy, slowness, indifference

Entry 2

reluctance, hesitation, unwillingness

with alacrity, respond with alacrity, act with alacrity

a traditional practice or usual way of behaving in a particular society or place

Courtesy and considerate behavior towards others; mutual respect.

all the visible features of an area of countryside or land; the art of designing outdoor areas

food or provisions, especially for livestock

A person who hoards wealth and spends as little money as possible.

a person who watches something, especially television or video content