Alacrity

noun/əˈlakrɪti/character
Definition
Promptness in response; cheerful readiness.
Etymology
From Latin *alacritas* (liveliness, eagerness), from *alacer* (lively, brisk). The word carries a sense of *willing* quickness — not just speed, but speed delivered gladly.
Synonyms
Eagerness, briskness, readiness, promptness
In a sentence
  • He accepted the promotion with alacrity.
Notes
Often paired with *with* (e.g. "with alacrity"). Implies the subject *welcomed* the task — distinguishes it from plain *speed*.
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added 2025-08-13