Vocabulary
Alacrity
English and Urdu gloss, synonyms and antonyms, and example usage from our editorial sentence cache where available.
English meaning
brisk and cheerful readiness.
Urdu meaning
مستعدی، تیزی، شوق سے، پھرتی
Example sentences (from Dawn)
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- These findings should prompt the Pakistani state, regional countries as well as the international community to address the problem of militancy in Afghanistan with alacrity.
- Therefore, the state needs to handle this situation with alacrity and wisdom.
- HE unacceptable loss of at least 22 security men in two separate attacks between Friday and Saturday in Balochistan and KP underscore the need to address the problem of terrorism in both provinces with alacrity.
- HE unacceptable loss of at least 22 security men in two separate attacks between Friday and Saturday in Balochistan and KP underscore the need to address the problem of terrorism in both provinces with alacrity.
- Unfortunately, if the state all institutions, including the centre, the KP government, and the security establishment had moved with alacrity when violence initially flared up last year, such bloodshed could have been avoided.
Synonyms
eagerness, willingness, readiness, enthusiasm, ardour, fervour, keenness, joyousness,
Curator example
“she accepted the invitation with alacrity”
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