alacrity
Translation
briskness, eagerness, readiness
Examples
She accepted the invitation with alacrity.
She accepted the invitation with alacrity.
Grammar Patterns
((with alacrity)) to do something with cheerful readiness She accepted the invitation with alacrity.
Similar Words
Synonyms: eagerness, willingness, readiness, promptness; Antonyms: reluctance, apathy, lethargy
Etymology
From Latin 'alacer' meaning 'brisk, cheerful', which led to 'alacritas' meaning 'liveliness, eagerness'.
Memory Tips
It sounds a bit like 'electricity'. Imagine moving with the quick, energetic readiness of an electric current.