readily

adverb

read·​i·​ly ˈre-də-lē 

: in a ready manner: such as

a

: without hesitating : willingly

readily accepted advice

b

: without much difficulty : easily

for reasons that anyone could readily understand

Synonyms of readily

• rather
• willingly
• preferably

Examples of readily in a Sentence

simple instructions that anyone can readily understand

He readily agreed to help us.

Recent Examples on the Web

Plants that are widely considered weeds in North America tend to be generalist species that reproduce readily by producing a lot of seeds and can grow in a wide variety of environments. — Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2026

The companies listed here recycle items not readily accepted by curbside pickup. — Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 July 2026

Primates napping next to another animal or playing with them offers no readily apparent rewards—suggesting that this innate curiosity and friendliness is more deeply ingrained in humanity’s evolutionary journey. — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 30 July 2026

Feathers make an unusually good PFAS record because they're built from keratin, a protein that many PFAS compounds bind to readily. — Refractor, 30 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for readily

• steadily
• unsteadily