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spirit vs alacrity

alacrity vs spirit

spirit and alacrity both are nouns.

spirit is a verb but alacrity is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
spirit Yes No Yes No
alacrity Yes No No No
As nouns, alacrity is a hyponym of spirit; that is, alacrity is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than spirit:
  • spirit: animation and energy in action or expression
  • alacrity: liveliness and eagerness
spirit (noun) alacrity (noun)
a fundamental emotional and activating principle determining one's character liveliness and eagerness
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)
spirit (verb) alacrity (verb)
infuse with spirit
Difference between spirit and alacrity

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