alacrity — brisk and cheerful readiness; eagerness and willingness to do something quickly
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: brisk and cheerful readiness; eagerness and willingness to do something quickly
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈlækrəti/
Korean meaning: 민첩하고 기꺼이 하려는 자세, 열성
Korean pronunciation: 어**랙**러티
Example Sentences
- The dog bounded toward the treats with surprising alacrity for a 10-year-old golden retriever.
- My teenager cleaned his room with alacrity when I mentioned his allowance depended on it.
- The employees tackled the new project with alacrity, excited about the innovative approach.
alacrity
NOUN//əˈlækrəti//
brisk and cheerful readiness; eagerness and willingness to do something quickly
The chef tackles the dinner rush with remarkable alacrity
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Origin
From Latin 'alacritas', derived from 'alacer' meaning 'lively, brisk, or eager'. The word entered English in the 16th century through French influence.
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“The dog bounded toward the treats with surprising alacrity for a 10-year-old golden retriever.”
“My teenager cleaned his room with alacrity when I mentioned his allowance depended on it.”
“The employees tackled the new project with alacrity, excited about the innovative approach.”
“She answered all interview questions with remarkable alacrity and confidence.”
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