alacrity

[əˈlækɹɨti]noun

Cheerful willingness and quickness in doing something.

Example sentences

“He accepted the invitation with alacrity.”
“The children cleaned their rooms with surprising alacrity once ice cream was promised.”

Nearly always appears in the set phrase "with alacrity". Formal, and often slightly playful in modern use.

Synonyms for alacrity

eagerness
readiness
willingness
enthusiasm
promptness

Antonyms

reluctance
hesitation
unwillingness

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Related words

altruismUnselfish concern for the well-being of other people, without thought for oneself.altruisticCaring about the welfare of others rather than your own; unselfish and generous.affableWarm, welcoming, and easy to talk to.amenableOpen to suggestions and willing to be persuaded or to cooperate.adroitClever and skillful, especially in handling tricky situations or tasks.acumenSharpness of mind that lets a person judge situations well and decide quickly.