Antonyms for alacritous


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


Definition of alacritous

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.
  • As in speedy : adj fast, quick
  • As in swift : adj very fast
Example sentences :
  • Before him every hat was doffed with alacritous esteem due to his age and worth.
  • Extract from : « Household stories from the Land of Hofer » by R. H. Busk

Synonyms for alacritous

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