Alacrity
What it means
Cheerful and prompt willingness to act.
Reach for it when praising readiness that combines speed with genuine enthusiasm
Mina accepted the extra rehearsal with alacrity.
Words to choose between 6
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playful
Fits when lively enjoyment gives the action personality
Careful Zest sounds unserious in a formal duty report.
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everyday
Fits when visible positive energy deserves emphasis
Careful Enthusiasm does not guarantee prompt follow-through.
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everyday
Fits when consent matters without claiming excitement
Careful Willingness understates alacrity's brisk energy.
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warm
Fits when desire to begin is stronger than speed
Careful Eagerness can be intense while action remains slow.
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professional
promptness
Fits when speed of response is being evaluated
Careful Promptness can be reluctant and lacks willing spirit.
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professional
Fits when prepared ability to act is the point
Careful Readiness may be dutiful rather than cheerful.
Opposites 3
- reluctance
- hesitation
- apathy
Common phrases 3
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with alacrity
The volunteers reorganized the hall with alacrity.
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show alacrity
New staff show alacrity when the repair queue grows.
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genuine alacrity
He greeted the difficult assignment with genuine alacrity.
Definitions and examples are written for this site. How words are chosen Recording: Dvortygirl, American accent, from Wikimedia Commons, public domain Updated