— alacritous , adj.
/euh lak"ri tee/ , n.
1. cheerful readiness, promptness, or willingness: We accepted the invitation with alacrity.
2. liveliness; briskness.
[ 1500-10; alacritas, equiv. to alacri ( s ) lively + -tas- -TY 2 ]
Syn. 1. eagerness, keenness; fervor, zeal. 2. sprightliness, agility.