gladly

[glad-lee]

adverb

1. with happiness, pleasure, or delight; joyfully.

   Thank you for your friendship, which I gladly accept.

2. willingly and readily.

   I will gladly die defending the honor of my fallen brothers.

Word History and Origins

Origin of gladly¹

glad ¹ ( def. ) + -ly

Example Sentences

Because his wife Nancy was in the house, he said, he played “My Valentine,” a weepy piano ballad anyone but Nancy probably would’ve gladly exchanged for “Junior’s Farm” or “Drive My Car.”

From Los Angeles Times

When Hillary Clinton supporters whispered during the 2008 presidential race that Latinos would never vote for a Black candidate, they gladly joined the coalition that put Barack Obama in the White House.

From Los Angeles Times

Success was important to the show, mainly because Martin wanted to do right by his A-list collaborators, all of whom gladly agreed to allow their songs to be included in the score.

From Los Angeles Times

All is forgiven and his father would gladly accept another drenching with a little warning this time.

From Los Angeles Times

Thousands of shows later, the Beach Boys continue to have a receptive audience who will gladly see them perform the hits of yesteryear.

From Los Angeles Times

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