readily
Americanadverb
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The information is readily available.
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in a ready manner; willingly.
He readily agreed to help us.
- Synonyms:
- ungrudgingly, graciously, freely
adverb
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promptly; eagerly; willingly
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without difficulty or delay; easily or quickly
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of readily
First recorded in 1275–1325, readily is from the Middle English word redily; see ready, -ly
Explanation
Anything happening readily is happening without difficulty. A great party has cupcakes that are readily available. A great host will readily admit when it’s time to put more on the table. Things happening readily are easy and accessible. If you readily admit that you love cupcakes, you’ll tell anyone who asks. A readily available product is easily available to just about everyone. Thanks to the Internet, pictures of cats wearing funny outfits are readily available. This word can also apply to things that happen quickly. When a party is over, good guests readily get their coats and leave.
Example Sentences
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They share an ease and rapport neither has readily exhibited on camera before — certainly not around virtual strangers.
From Salon ● Oct. 17, 2026
“One of the things that I frankly pride myself on as a university president is that I readily admit that I don’t have all the answers, and certainly not the best answers,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2026
But EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas warned earlier Friday Europe did not have a readily available alternative.
From Barron's ● Oct. 16, 2026
Local authorities are also arranging burials for those who have died, while the survivors - all Ethiopian nationals - have medical care readily available to them.
From BBC ● Oct. 11, 2026
I paid his price too readily, but I was anxious to be on my way.
From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein
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