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

In May the House Committee on Energy and Commerce advanced a bill that would require NHTSA to issue a rule mandating readily accessible mechanical interior door releases in cars equipped with electronic latches. — Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 24 July 2026

The left-footed charm of Music, Fashion, Film is that every readily identifiable flaw or fuckup is dead center and obviously coordinated for effect. — Anna Gaca, Pitchfork, 24 July 2026

My top picks range from some expensive unicorns to some much more readily available bottles. — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 24 July 2026

Most taxpayers comply because income is reported to the government by someone else, taxes are already withheld before the money reaches them, and—at the least the perception is—discrepancies can be readily detected. — Andrew Leahey, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for readily

• steadily
• unsteadily