Antonyms for alacrity


Grammar : Noun
Spell : uh-lak-ri-tee
Phonetic Transcription : əˈlæk rɪ ti


Definition of alacrity

Origin :
  • mid-15c., from Latin alacritatem (nominative alacritas) "liveliness, ardor, eagerness," from alacer (genitive alacris) "cheerful, brisk, lively;" of uncertain origin, perhaps cognate with Gothic aljan "zeal," Old English ellen "courage, zeal, strength," Old High German ellian.
  • noun liveliness; promptness
Example sentences :
  • The captain moved among them, and his orders were obeyed, but not with alacrity.
  • Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
  • But, on his own part, he now saw no reason for a display of alacrity.
  • Extract from : « The Secret Agent » by Joseph Conrad
  • That force had been got together with an alacrity which has seldom been equalled.
  • Extract from : « The Life of Horatio Lord Nelson » by Robert Southey
  • “All right,” Beauty Smith spoke up with the alacrity of fear.
  • Extract from : « White Fang » by Jack London
  • "Why, certainly, certainly," the old man chirped with alacrity.
  • Extract from : « The Mystery of Murray Davenport » by Robert Neilson Stephens
  • “Makes me glad, missie,” said the cowpuncher, with alacrity.
  • Extract from : « The Night Riders » by Ridgwell Cullum
  • Needless to say Captain Eri agreed to this plan with alacrity.
  • Extract from : « Cap'n Eri » by Joseph Crosby Lincoln
  • The lad sought to obey him with an alacrity that merited a kinder fate.
  • Extract from : « The Suitors of Yvonne » by Raphael Sabatini
  • "I will fetch the money," said he, betraying his purpose by his alacrity.
  • Extract from : « The Tavern Knight » by Rafael Sabatini
  • With what alacrity he flies to arms that he may defend you, even with his life.
  • Extract from : « The Trampling of the Lilies » by Rafael Sabatini

Synonyms for alacrity

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