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alacrity vs spirit

spirit vs alacrity

alacrity and spirit both are nouns.

alacrity is not a verb while spirit is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
alacrity Yes No No No
spirit Yes No Yes No
As nouns, spirit is a hypernym of alacrity; that is, spirit is a word with a broader meaning than alacrity:
  • alacrity: liveliness and eagerness
  • spirit: animation and energy in action or expression
Other hypernyms of alacrity include life, liveliness, sprightliness.
alacrity (noun) spirit (noun)
liveliness and eagerness a fundamental emotional and activating principle determining one's character
animation and energy in action or expression
an inclination or tendency of a certain kind
the intended meaning of a communication
any incorporeal supernatural being that can become visible (or audible) to human beings
the vital principle or animating force within living things
the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people
the state of a person's emotions (especially with regard to pleasure or dejection)
alacrity (verb) spirit (verb)
infuse with spirit
Difference between alacrity and spirit

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