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

With the top tucked away, the car more readily reveals the extra style added to its interior. — Tim Stevens, Robb Report, 14 Sep. 2026

Advertisement With little of medieval London still standing, Bavaria offered spaces that could be more readily adapted for the film’s 14th-century settings. — Jp Mangalindan, Time, 11 Sep. 2026

Most of the activities on offer (are or can readily be made) child-friendly. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Sep. 2026

But in many ways, those are the least important elements to commit to memory because the information is so readily available from other sources. — Jennifer Talarico, The Conversation, 10 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for readily

• steadily
• unsteadily