noun
alacrity
Alacrity (noun) means Eagerness; liveliness; enthusiasm.
noun
1
Eagerness; liveliness; enthusiasm.
2
Promptness; speed.
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Etymology
Mid-15th century; from Middle English alacrite, from Latin alacritās, from alacer (“brisk”) + -itās (“-ity”).
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What is the meaning of alacrity?
"alacrity" (noun) means eagerness; liveliness; enthusiasm.
What are the different meanings of alacrity?
"alacrity" has 2 main meanings: 1. Eagerness; liveliness; enthusiasm; 2. Promptness; speed.