alacrity

Definition

Eagerness; liveliness; enthusiasm.

Etymology

Mid-15th century; from Middle English alacrite, from Latin alacritās, from alacer (“brisk”) + -itās (“-ity”).

Example Sentences

• "Besides, a wealthy man, well at ease, may pray to God quietly and merrily with alacrity and great quietness of mind, whereas he who lieth groaning in his grief cannot endure to pray nor can he hardly think upon anything but his pain."
• "I have not that alacrity of spirit / Nor cheer of mind that I was wont to have."
• ""I'll get into the clothes this minute, if they're here," said Sam, with great alacrity."

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