alacrity
nounHow to pronounce alacrity:
Definition of alacrity:
- alacrity (noun):
- speed or eagerness
- liveliness and eagerness.
- promptness in response cheerful readiness
Synonyms for alacrity:
eagernesspromptnesszealspiritrapiditysmartnessdispatchcheerfulnessspeedgaietyShow 10 more
Antonyms for alacrity:
hesitancecoynessprocrastinationdisinclinationunwillingnessstoppagecalmequanimityqualmtimidityShow 15 more
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