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

Iva and Renato are around for chats and can readily help organise boat taxis and other excursions. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026

First, rising yields due to better nominal economic growth are typically tolerated more readily, since nominal GDP growth is a primary driver of corporate profits. — Bill Stone, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026

Much of the prototype is made using lightweight, readily available insulation material, while metal is used only where necessary. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 21 Aug. 2026

The need is different in countries where vaccination rates are falling even though measles vaccines are readily available. — Kathryn H. Jacobsen, The Conversation, 21 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for readily

• steadily
• unsteadily