Alacrity Meaning in English

word

US

əˈɫækɹəti

uh-LAK-ri-tee

UK

ɐlˈækɹɪti

uh-LAK-ri-tee

Definition

A cheerful and eager willingness to do something; doing things quickly and with enthusiasm.

Usage & Nuances

Formal, literary word. Often used with verbs like 'accept', 'respond', 'agree', suggesting positive energy and speed. Rarely used in everyday conversation. Not the same as just 'speed'—it implies eagerness.

• Spanish: presteza - prontitud - entusiasmo
• Portuguese (BR): presteza - agilidade - entusiasmo
• Portuguese (PT): presteza - agilidade - entusiasmo
• Chinese (Simplified): 敏捷 - 欣然 - 乐意
• Chinese (Traditional): 敏捷 - 欣然 - 樂意
• Hindi: फुर्ती - उत्साह
• Arabic: سرعة الاستجابة - حماسة
• Bengali: উৎসাহ - উল্লাস
• Russian: рвение - готовность
• Japanese: 敏速な意欲 - 快諾
• Vietnamese: sự hăng hái - sự nhiệt tình
• Korean: 민첩함 - 적극성
• Turkish: heves - şevk
• Urdu: خوشی رغبت - جوش و خروش
• Indonesian: semangat - antusiasme

Example Sentences

She accepted the invitation with alacrity.

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The students finished the project with alacrity.

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He answered all the questions with alacrity.

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When offered a chance to travel abroad, she said yes with alacrity.

natural

He jumped into his new job responsibilities with alacrity.

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"Sure!" she replied with alacrity when asked for help.

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