alacrity
Translation
eagerness, willingness, readiness
Examples
She accepted the invitation with alacrity.
She accepted the invitation with alacrity.
Grammar Patterns
((with alacrity)) with brisk and cheerful readiness She accepted the invitation with alacrity.
Similar Words
Synonyms: eagerness, readiness, enthusiasm, promptness; Antonyms: reluctance, apathy, hesitation
Etymology
From Latin 'alacritās', from 'alacer' meaning 'brisk, cheerful, lively'.
Memory Tips
It sounds a bit like 'a lack of pity', but it means the opposite of being slow or hesitant. Imagine someone acting with cheerful speed.