WORD of the day

alacrity/uh-LAK-ruh-tee/; noun

: Promptness in response; cheerful readiness

Example Sentences: “Don’t worry, ma’am,” the agent reassured, “we’re going to take care of this problem with alacrity.”

Joe opened the door with alacrity, thinking he would see his girlfriend. Instead, it was his girlfriend’s ex-boyfriend. From there, things went from bad to worse.

Synonyms: avidity, eagerness, enthusiasm, fervor, gaiety, speed, zeal.