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alacrity is pronounced as /əˈlæk.rə.ti/.

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alacrity

⚡alacrity

noun

/əˈlæk.rə.ti/

alabaster alarm

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Meaning

Cheerful willingness, eagerness, or readiness to do something.

Brisk and cheerful readiness.

Example Sentences

She accepted the invitation with alacrity.

He accepted the challenge with alacrity.

Synonyms

eagerness, readiness, enthusiasm, willingness, promptness

Entry 1

eagerness, readiness, enthusiasm, willingness, promptness

Entry 2

eagerness, enthusiasm, readiness

Antonyms

reluctance, hesitation, unwillingness, lethargy, slowness, indifference

Entry 1

reluctance, hesitation, unwillingness

Entry 2

lethargy, slowness, indifference

Collocations

with alacrity, respond with alacrity, act with alacrity

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