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   alacrity

   /əˈlakrɪti/

   noun

   • 1. brisk and cheerful readiness: "she accepted the invitation with alacrity"

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Latin alacritas, from alacer ‘brisk’.

   Scrabble Points: 13

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   The meaning of ALACRITY is promptness in response : cheerful readiness. How to use alacrity in a sentence. Alacrity Predates Shakespeare

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   Excitement, interest, energy and enthusiasm. (Definition of alacrity from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press) alacrity | American Dictionary. noun [ U ] us / əˈlæk·rɪ·t̬i / Add to word list. speed and interest: He invited us all to visit, and we agreed with alacrity.

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   Excitement, interest, energy and enthusiasm. (Definition of alacrity from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press) alacrity | Intermediate English. noun [ U ] us / əˈlæk·rɪ·t̬i / Add to word list. speed and interest: He invited us all to visit, and we agreed with alacrity.

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   Alacrity definition: cheerful readiness, promptness, or willingness. See examples of ALACRITY used in a sentence.

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   Someone with alacrity shows cheerful willingness and eager behavior, like a kid whose mother has told him he can buy anything in a candy store.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishALACRITY | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   ALACRITY definition: If you do something with alacrity, you do it in a very quick and willing way.. Learn more.

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   Definition of alacrity noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.