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    alacritous
    /əˈlakrɪtəs/

    adjective

    • 1. brisk or lively: rare "she danced her solos with vigour and alacritous changes of focus"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishALACRITY | English meaning - Cambridge 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. (Definition of alacrity from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Examples of alacrity.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › alacrityAlacrity Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    noun. alac· ri· ty ə-ˈla-krə-tē. Synonyms of alacrity. : promptness in response : cheerful readiness. accepted the invitation with alacrity. alacritous. ə-ˈla-krə-təs. adjective. Did you know? Alacrity Predates Shakespeare.

  4. www.thefreedictionary.com › alacritousAlacritous - definition of alacritous by The Free Dictionary

    Define alacritous. alacritous synonyms, alacritous pronunciation, alacritous translation, English dictionary definition of alacritous. n. 1. Cheerful willingness; eagerness. 2. Speed or quickness; celerity. a·lac′ri·tous adj. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth...

  5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › alacritousAlacritous - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    alacritous. adjective. quick and eager. “an alacritous response to the invitation”. synonyms: fast. acting or moving or capable of acting or moving quickly.

  6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishALACRITOUS definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    2 meanings: lively and enthusiastic liveliness or briskness.... Click for more definitions.

  7. www.merriam-webster.com › thesaurus › alacritousALACRITOUS Synonyms: 64 Similar and Opposite Words - ...

    Synonyms for ALACRITOUS: quick, swift, immediate, expeditious, willing, ready, responsive, rapid; Antonyms of ALACRITOUS: unresponsive, slow, unhurried, sluggish, lazy, dilatory, slothful, leisurely.

  8. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryALACRITY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    ALACRITY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary. Meaning of alacrity in English. alacrity. noun [ U ] formal us / əˈlæk.rə.t̬i / uk / əˈlæk.rə.ti / Add to word list. speed and eagerness: She accepted the money with alacrity. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Hurrying and doing things quickly. accelerate. acceleration.

  9. www.dictionary.com › browse › alacrityALACRITY Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    noun. liveliness or briskness. Discover More. Derived Forms. aˈlacritous, adjective. Discover More. Other Words From. a·lac ri·tous adjective. un a·lac ri·tous adjective. Discover More. Word History and Origins. Origin of alacrity 1.

  10. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › alacrityAlacrity - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    /əˈlækrədi/ /əˈlækrəti/ IPA guide. Other forms: alacrities. 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.

  11. en.wiktionary.org › wiki › alacritousalacritous - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

    Apr 6, 2024 · alacritous ( comparative more alacritous, superlative most alacritous) ( rare) Brisk, speedy, with alacrity, quick and eager.