Definition

1. Noun:
   • Liveliness and eagerness: A cheerful readiness and promptness in action, often with a sense of enthusiasm or briskness.

Usage

The word "alacrity" is a formal noun used to describe a state of willing and eager readiness. It is most commonly used in the phrase "with alacrity" to modify a verb, indicating how an action was performed.

Examples

• Noun:
  • She accepted the challenging assignment with alacrity.
  • The team set about their tasks with remarkable alacrity.
  • He obeyed the order with surprising alacrity.

Advanced Usage

• "To do something with alacrity": To perform an action promptly and eagerly.
  • The staff responded to the new policy with alacrity.

Variants and Related Words

• Alacritous (adj, rare): Characterized by alacrity; brisk and eager.
  • He gave an alacritous nod of agreement.

Synonyms

• Eagerness: Keen or ardent desire.
• Promptness: The quality of acting without delay.
• Readiness: The state of being fully prepared or willing.
• Briskness: Active, fast, and energetic.
• Enthusiasm: Intense and eager enjoyment or interest.

Antonyms

• Reluctance: Unwillingness or disinclination to do something.
• Hesitation: The action of pausing before saying or doing something.
• Apathy: Lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern.
• Sluggishness: Slow-moving or inactive.

Related Idioms and Phrases

• "With all due alacrity": A formal way to emphasize prompt and eager action.
  • The matter will be addressed with all due alacrity.

Noun

1. liveliness and eagerness
   • he accepted with alacrity
   • the smartness of the pace soon exhausted him