alacrity

Definitions

Brisk and cheerful readiness.

Eagerness or enthusiasm in responding to a request or task.

Examples

She accepted the invitation with such alacrity that I was taken by surprise.

The young intern completed the assigned tasks with remarkable alacrity and precision.

Synonyms

eagerness promptness readiness enthusiasm celerity willingness quickness

Antonyms

apathy lethargy sluggishness indifference reluctance hesitation laziness