Word meaning
alacrity
noun · uh-LAK-rih-tee
What does alacrity mean?
Alacrity means brisk and cheerful readiness.
Alacrity in a sentence
“She accepted the invitation with alacrity.”
Synonyms for alacrity
- eagerness
- willingness
- enthusiasm
Where does alacrity come from?
From Latin alacer, "brisk, lively."
How to remember alacrity
- Say it out loud a few times: uh-LAK-rih-tee.
- Write one sentence of your own using alacrity, about something that happened to you today.
- Quiz yourself tomorrow, in three days, and next week. Spaced reviews are what make new words stick.
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- placid — calm and peaceful, with little movement or activity.