a·lac·ri·ty
noun
1. cheerful readiness, promptness, or willingness: We accepted the invitation with alacrity.
2. liveliness; briskness.
Origin:
1500–10; < Latin alacritās, equivalent to alacri ( s ) lively + -tās- -ty2
1500–10; < Latin alacritās, equivalent to alacri ( s ) lively + -tās- -ty2
Related forms
a·lac·ri·tous, adjective
un·a·lac·ri·tous, adjective
Synonyms 1. eagerness, keenness; fervor, zeal. 2. sprightliness, agility
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