adv
readily
REH-dih-lee
adv
1
Without hesitation or reluctance; willingly.
"He readily agreed to help with the move."
2
Easily, without difficulty.
"The information is readily available online."
How to Use Readily
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEasily or willingly, without needing persuasion or effort.
Common pairings
readily available
readily admit
readily agree
Word Forms
readilier comparative, more readily comparative, readiliest superlative, most readily superlative
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Etymology
From "ready" plus the adverb suffix "-ly."