alacrity

Plural: alacrities

Noun

Brisk and cheerful readiness or eagerness.
liveliness and eagerness
- "he accepted with alacrity"
Eagerness; liveliness; enthusiasm.
Promptness; speed.

Examples

She played her bingo with alacrity, barely waiting for her turn.

Origin / Etymology

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

Synonyms

briskness, smartness, avidity, celerity, eagerness, enthusiasm, haste, promptness, quickness, swiftness, willingness

Antonyms

apathy, disinclination, hesitance, indifference, reluctance

Scrabble Score: 13

alacrity: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
alacrity: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
alacrity: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 14

alacrity: valid Words With Friends Word