readily

[ red-l-ee ]

adverb

1. promptly; quickly; easily:

   The information is readily available.

2. in a ready manner; willingly:

   He readily agreed to help us.

   Synonyms: ungrudgingly, graciously, freely

ˈreadily

/ ˈrɛdɪlɪ /

adverb

1. promptly; eagerly; willingly
2. without difficulty or delay; easily or quickly

Other Words From

• over·readi·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of readily¹

First recorded in 1275–1325, readily is from the Middle English word redily; ready, -ly

Example Sentences

Adults will readily admit watching “Bluey” with their kids, noting how the family dynamics feel real and relatable.

From Los Angeles Times

It is to be expected that right-wing officials and the Republican base would readily shift their worldviews to accommodate Trump; he’s giving them exactly what they want.

From Slate

The tank’s distinctive squat and oval shape reflects its original purpose, which was to store substances that “will not remain in liquid form unless held under slight pressure or for light oils that vaporize readily,” wrote Nicholas Beyelia, a librarian for the Los Angeles Public library.

From Los Angeles Times

The Los Angeles County suit alleges — in a vein similar to that of Bonta’s suit against ExxonMobil — that the global beverage companies misrepresented the environmental impact of their plastic bottles, “despite knowing that plastics cannot be readily disposed of without associated environmental impacts.”

From Los Angeles Times

But according to Dan, Silly String is still readily available in Hollywood — if you know where to look.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• cheerfully
• eagerly
• easily
• freely
• gladly
• immediately
• promptly
• willingly