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

Those are undoubtedly the capacities that most readily distinguish us from machines. — Meghan O’Gieblyn, The New York Review of Books, 11 July 2026

This learned hopefulness is because in romance novels, goals are readily attainable, multiple pathways to happiness can exist and perseverance is worthwhile. — Katelyn Frey, The Conversation, 10 July 2026

The lightweight rooftop tent packs into a compact, readily removable package on the rear of the roof rack, expanding forward over the access hatch to create a different style of sleeper roof. — New Atlas, 9 July 2026

Jackson publicized a poll on Wednesday that showed him with a lead over Collins, and most readily fits the mold that Platner built with his candidacy. — Garrett Downs, CNBC, 9 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for readily

• steadily
• unsteadily