NYT Dictionary
ALACRITY
/əˈlæk.rə.ti/Nouna-LAC-ri-tya-lac-ri-ty · 4 syllablesGrade 10
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2024
Meaning
Eagerness; liveliness; enthusiasm.
Etymology
Origin: Middle English
Mid-15th century; from Middle English alacrite, from Latin alacritās, from alacer (“brisk”) + -itās (“-ity”).
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NYT Puzzle Appearances
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