Alacrity
n.energetic, joyfulformal
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.
Choose between these
6- playful
lively enjoyment gives the action personality
not when Zest sounds unserious in a formal duty report.
- everyday
visible positive energy deserves emphasis
not when Enthusiasm does not guarantee prompt follow-through.
- everyday
consent matters without claiming excitement
not when Willingness understates alacrity's brisk energy.
- warm
desire to begin is stronger than speed
not when Eagerness can be intense while action remains slow.
- professional
promptness
speed of response is being evaluated
not when Promptness can be reluctant and lacks willing spirit.
- professional
prepared ability to act is the point
not when Readiness may be dutiful rather than cheerful.
Said against
3- reluctance
- hesitation
- apathy
It naturally appears in
3- with alacrity
The volunteers reorganized the hall with alacrity.
- show alacrity
New staff show alacrity when the repair queue grows.
- genuine alacrity
He greeted the difficult assignment with genuine alacrity.
Where this comes from
- wiktionary, English noun sense: brisk and cheerful readiness opens in a new tab · retrieved 2026-07-26
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