alacritous

Thân thiện

She gave an alacritous nod and immediately reached for her coat.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Quick and eager: Describes an action or response performed with both speed and enthusiastic willingness.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • The team provided alacritous assistance when the emergency was declared.
  • Her alacritous acceptance of the challenging project impressed the manager.

Advanced Usage

• "with alacritous speed": Emphasizes the rapid aspect of the action.
  • The request was fulfilled with alacritous speed.
• "alacritous in [action]": Describes eagerness in performing a specific task.
  • He was always alacritous in volunteering for new duties.

Variants and Related Words

• Alacrity (n): Brisk and cheerful readiness; eagerness.
  • She accepted the offer with alacrity.

Synonyms

• Prompt: Done without delay; immediate.
• Eager: Very keen or enthusiastic.
• Zealous: Having or showing zeal; fervent.
• Brisk: Active, fast, and energetic.

Antonyms

• Reluctant: Unwilling and hesitant.
• Sluggish: Slow-moving or inactive.
• Apathetic: Showing or feeling no interest, enthusiasm, or concern.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. quick and eager
   • an alacritous response to the invitation