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alacrity n

Alacrity means cheerful readiness or eagerness. Explore the term's definition, IPA/phonetic pronunciation, and usage examples.

Definition of alacrity

  • cheerful readiness or eagerness

Usage examples of alacrity

She accepted the extra assignment with alacrity because she was eager to prove herself.

When free pizza was announced, the students moved toward the cafeteria with alacrity.

The rescue dog responded with alacrity the moment it heard the command.

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