alacritous

adjective

Definition of alacritousnext
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alacritous
  1. quick
  2. swift
  3. immediate
  4. expeditious
Adjective
  • With the lesson learned from last year, TCU made sure to get off to a much quicker start as the Horned Frogs’ new roster shined against the Lions.
    — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Next year, if Democrats claim the majority in both chambers, the GOP can’t expect quick dismissals.
    — Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of quick
Adjective
  • That same approach to solving urban problems — a sweeping pragmatic vision paired with swift on-the-ground action — became the foundation of her campaign.
    — Alissa Walker, Curbed, 6 Nov. 2026
  • That demonstration also drew swift condemnation from the Biden administration and state and local officials.
    — Danny Freeman, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of swift
Adjective
  • The United Kingdom, Qatar and Jordan led a coalition of more than 50 countries and organizations on Thursday calling on Israel to provide immediate entry of critical items for shelter, fuel, water, sanitation and health to Gaza.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 13 Nov. 2026
  • Defensive lineman Shelby Harris sacked Daniels to force an immediate Washington punt.
    — Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 13 Nov. 2026
Definition of immediate
Adjective
  • The last six years have been especially expeditious in terms of acquisitions, with Costantini’s purchases often setting auction records.
    — Mercedes Ezquiaga, ARTnews.com, 17 Sep. 2026
  • The court declined to give an answer by then, but acknowledged the need for an expeditious ruling in a July 2 hearing.
    — Samantha Elkins, NBC news, 27 July 2026
Definition of expeditious
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“Alacritous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alacritous. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

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