Alacrity: a-la-kra-te
Part of speech: noun
Origin: Latin
1. An eager readiness
2. A cheerful
willingness
Examples used in a sentence:
1. He may not be the
most talented member of our team, but his alacrity makes him very easy
to work with.
2. The alacrity
with which the class responded to the exam was suspicious given their usual
sense of despair.
About Alacrity
Volunteering with alacrity has been known to have surprising
benefits – and not just for the recipients of kind works. The act of voluntary service has been shown
to increase self-esteem, combat depression, and even lower the mortality rate
in volunteers.
Did You Know?
Alacrity derives from the Latin word alacer, which means “lively.” It denotes physical quickness coupled with
eagerness or enthusiasm. It shares the
same roots as the word allegro, which describes music meant to be performed at
a brisk and lively tempo.
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