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

Flexibility is key to the design; almost half of the building is devoted to a multipurpose space that can be readily subdivided into two identically sized spaces. — Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026

Then came Fuller’s abrupt departure, a writers strike, and a showrunner shuffle, all of which seem to have contributed to an identity crisis that’s readily apparent in the current version of Crystal Lake. — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 15 Oct. 2026

Independence required Americans to reconsider how readily, and under what circumstances, their own governments could take a life. — Maurizio Valsania, The Conversation, 14 Oct. 2026

And growing up in Anaheim, some sort of career associated with Disneyland seemed readily attainable. — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for readily

• steadily
• unsteadily