alacritous — brisk and cheerful readiness; eager and quick
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: brisk and cheerful readiness; eager and quick
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈlækrɪtəs/
Example Sentences
- The dog showed alacritous obedience when treats were involved.
- His alacritous agreement to work overtime surprised everyone.
- The waiter's alacritous service made the restaurant experience memorable.
alacritous
ADJECTIVE[/əˈlækrɪtəs/]
brisk and cheerful readiness; eager and quick
The young waiter is alacritous, dashing between tables with bright energy.
Alacritous hands craft nutritious meals for ambitious dreams!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'alacritas' meaning liveliness or eagerness, which comes from 'alacer' meaning lively, cheerful, or eager. The word originally described someone with spring-like mental agility and spirited readiness.
Breakdown
alacr- (lively, eager) + -itous (adjective suffix meaning 'characterized by')
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📝Examples
“The dog showed alacritous obedience when treats were involved.”
“His alacritous agreement to work overtime surprised everyone.”
“The waiter's alacritous service made the restaurant experience memorable.”
“She displayed alacritous enthusiasm for the most boring tasks.”
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