Complete Definition of "alacrity"

English

Pronunciation
a*lac"ri*ty
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Noun
en-noun|alacrities

  1. eagerness; promptness; liveliness; or enthusiasm

#:She enjoyed the project and undertook it with alacrity.

Usage notes

Synonyms
avidity
enthusiasm
willingness
speed
briskness
celerity
haste
quickness
swiftness

Antonyms
apathy
disinclination
hesitance
indifference
reluctance

Translations
rfc-level|Translations at L3+
Interlingua: alacritate
Italian: alacrità f, solerzia f

Related terms
alacritous

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