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alacrity

(n): liveliness and eagerness
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6 months ago hekate101 said:

Perhaps two years passing by before another comment is added indicates that the previous definition, though exhaustive, does not inspire alacrity?

over 2 years ago ChristopherA said:

alacrity, noun. From the Latin alacritas, meaning promptitude, and alacer, lively. Similar in meaning to its synonyms velocity and celerity, all three mean quickness in action or movement. Alacrity stresses promptness in response to a suggestion or command, cheerful and eager willingness, appropriate quickness, and in general the beginning of fast movement.

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