readily

adverb

read·​i·​ly ˈre-də-lē How to pronounce readily (audio)
Synonyms of readilynext
: 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

Examples of readily in a Sentence

simple instructions that anyone can readily understand He readily agreed to help us.
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Rob was a genius film director, with a marvelous touch, and Jerry Seinfeld readily admits Rob, as founder of Castle Rock Entertainment, saved his show from early extinction. Nick Canepa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Dec. 2025 The species can grow rather large, but the compact variety Bright 'N Tight™ is readily available. Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 19 Dec. 2025 This slopocalypse racked up more than eight hundred thousand views, suggesting how readily online audiences would embrace vacant facsimiles as must-see TV. Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 17 Dec. 2025 Your body most readily absorbs iron that comes from animal sources. Kelly Burch Published, Verywell Health, 16 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for readily

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of readily was in the 14th century

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“Readily.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/readily. Accessed 28 Dec. 2025.

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