Synonyms for

Gladly

Verb / ˈglædli: / Another word for gladly — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

in a willing manner; with pleasure

Synonyms & similar words

fain lief willingly happily cheerfully eagerly readily enthusiastically freely joyfully merrily pleased contentedly delightedly gratefully thankfully gleefully jubilantly overjoyed radiantly satisfactorily

Synonyms by register

Formal

willingly cheerfully pleasedly contentedly

Informal

happily joyfully eagerly with pleasure

Literary

blithely gleefully heartily

Antonyms

unwillingly reluctantly grudgingly displeasedly hesitantly sourly

Common collocations

  • gladly accept
  • gladly offer
  • gladly help
  • gladly give
  • gladly do
  • gladly share
  • gladly go

Word family

adjective glad
adverb gladly

Usage note

Gladly indicates a cheerful willingness. It is often used to express that one is happy to do something for someone else.

Example sentences

  1. She gladly helped her friend with her homework.
  2. He gladly accepted the job offer.
  3. They gladly donated money to the charity.
  4. The dog wagged its tail gladly when its owner arrived home.
  5. She smiled gladly when she saw her mother.

Quotes

  • I would rather be able to appreciate things I can not have than to have things I am not able to appreciate. - Elbert Hubbard
  • If you don't like something, change it. If you can't change it, change your attitude. Don't complain. - Maya Angelou
  • When you rise in the morning, give thanks for the light, for your life, for your strength. Give thanks for your food and for the joy of living. If you see no reason to give thanks, the fault lies in yourself. - Tecumseh

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