English dictionary

alacrity

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Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

liveliness and eagerness

noun.attribute

Examples
He accepted with alacrity.

Synonyms briskness smartness

Source: WordNet 3.0
A cheerful readiness, willingness, or promptitude; joyous activity; briskness; sprightliness; as, the soldiers advanced with <i>alacrity</i> to meet the enemy.

noun

Source: webster1913