alacritous

English

Etymology

From alacrity +‎ -ous.[1]

Adjective

alacritous (comparative more alacritous, superlative most alacritous)

  1. (rare) Brisk, speedy, with alacrity, quick and eager.

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References

  1. ^ “alacritous, adj.”, in OED Online ⁠, Oxford: Oxford University Press, launched 2000.

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