alacrity
noun | /alacrity/
a cheerful readiness to do something; eagerness
alacrity
noun | /alacrity/
Advanced WordsMEDIUMa cheerful readiness to do something; eagerness
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"She accepted the invitation with alacrity and joy."
"They tackled the tasks with surprising alacrity."
Mnemonic Trick
ALACRITY → A LAC + RACE: imagine racing to do something with eagerness.
Etymology
From Latin alacritas “liveliness, eagerness.”
Used for prompt, willing readiness.
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