ALACRITOUS Synonyms: 64 Similar and Opposite Words

alacritous

adjective

Definition of alacritous

as in quick

having or showing the ability to respond without delay or hesitation his alacritous response to every request is "Will do ASAP!"

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The ongoing outbreak has also recorded 2,500 cases almost three times quicker than that of 2014-2016.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 July 2026
Aniston was quick to give her longtime bestie her virtual flowers, re-sharing the post on her Instagram Stories.

— Lara Walsh, InStyle, 23 July 2026

Definition of quick

Adjective

This swift, transparent response exemplifies how major restaurant brands are prioritizing consumer protection and operational discipline during food safety crises.

— Gary Occhiogrosso, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
About three months later, Carr publicly endorsed Paramount over Netflix on CNBC, promising swift approval.

— ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 17 July 2026

Definition of swift

Adjective

The temporary waivers marked a central US concession for Iran to reopen the crucial waterway, reaping almost immediate financial benefit for Tehran.

— Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 24 July 2026
While Stenberg signed an entry-level contract with the Sharks this month and is expected to be on the team’s roster this fall, and Lin headed to the University of Denver, and there were some questions about Verhoeff’s immediate future.

— Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 24 July 2026

Definition of immediate

Adjective

Pricing Shifts The expeditious pace of AI innovation is changing how organizations pay for technology at a concurrent rate.

— Jesse Stockall, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Then, the more expeditious process of comparing Election Day ballots with the help of the voting machines will follow.

— Angela George, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 8 July 2026

Definition of expeditious

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