Alacrity comes from the Latin word alacer, meaning “lively” or “eager,” and suggests physical quickness coupled with eagerness or enthusiasm. Thus, a spirit that lacks alacrity—like …

Excitement, interest, energy and enthusiasm (Definition of alacrity from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

ALACRITY definition: cheerful readiness, promptness, or willingness. See examples of alacrity used in a sentence.

alacrity in American English (əˈlækrəti ) noun Origin: ME & OFr alacrite < L alacritas, liveliness < alacer, lively eager willingness or readiness, often manifested by quick, lively action

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Definition of alacrity noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

a•lac•ri•ty (əˈlæk rɪ ti) n. 1. cheerful readiness, promptness, or willingness: to do a favor with alacrity. 2. liveliness; briskness.

Someone with alacrity shows cheerful willingness and eager behavior, like a kid whose mother has told him he can buy anything in a candy store.

Oct 21, 2025 · alacrity (countable and uncountable, plural alacrities) Eagerness; liveliness; enthusiasm. synonyms, antonyms quotations Synonyms: avidity, eagerness, enthusiasm, …

Britannica Dictionary definition of ALACRITY : a quick and cheerful readiness to do something [noncount] She accepted the invitation with alacrity. [=very quickly and willingly] [singular]