Definitions

readily

[red-l-ee] / ˈrɛd l i /

ADVERB

quickly; effortlessly

Synonyms

STRONGEST

cheerfully eagerly easily freely gladly immediately promptly willingly

WEAK

at once at the drop of a hat facilely hands down in a jiffy in no time lightly no sweat nothing to it piece of cake quick as a wink right away slick as whistle smoothly speedily straight away swimmingly unhesitatingly well without delay without demur without difficulty without hesitation

Antonyms

STRONGEST

difficultly grudgingly unwillingly

Example Sentences

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Readily available alternatives are affordable and do not call for new technologies or product development.

From Salon • Dec. 3, 2024

“My heart is broken: I’ve torn my acl. Readily accepting all love, prayers, virtual hugs, dog pics, and smudging ceremonies. Love you all xx,” Press said Monday on social media.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 13, 2022

Readily accepting all love, prayers, virtual hugs, dog pics, and smudging ceremonies.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 13, 2022

Readily apparent even from a distance, a cluster of seven- and eight-story apartment buildings stick out from the hilly terrain of modest family homes and the occasional villa.

From New York Times • Apr. 10, 2022

Readily imbibing fluids or moisture; spongy; as, bibulous blotting paper.

From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (2nd 100 Pages) by Webster, Noah

readily

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