gladly

glad-ly · adverb

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Definitions

adverb

  1. 1.

    With pleasure and willingness; happily.

  2. 2.

    In a way that shows joy or satisfaction.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    I would gladly — expressing strong willingness to do something

Related words

Antonyms: reluctantly, unwillingly
See also: glad, happily, willingly
Synonyms: cheerfully, happily, willingly

Etymology

From Old English glædlice, from glæd ("glad") + -lice (adverbial suffix). Related to the modern suffix "-ly."