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

When the frame is filled with white skies and snow, the picture can look dim compared with other shots, though highlight details like wisps of clouds and falling snowflakes against all that white can be readily seen. — Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 28 Sep. 2026

Parts for a 2013 Nissan Sentra are readily available, and most repair shops are familiar with this type of suspension work. — John Paul Senior Manager Public Affairs and Traffic Safety Aaa Northeast, Hartford Courant, 26 Sep. 2026

And virtual copies of the castle's Georgian dining-room furniture are readily available at America's home furnisher. — Arkansas Online, 25 Sep. 2026

When such a fortuitous alignment occurs, amateur astronomers can discern things about the asteroid that professionals can’t readily measure, even with their giant telescopes on high mountains. — David Schneider, IEEE Spectrum, 24 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for readily

• steadily
• unsteadily