FAIN Synonyms: 60 Similar and Opposite Words

fain 1 of 2

adjective

ˈfān

Definition of fain

as in willing

having a desire or inclination (as for a specified course of action) during the Renaissance most men of science and the arts were fain to express their noblest thoughts in Latin, the lingua franca of the learned

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fain

2 of 2

adverb

as in rather

by choice or preference "I would fain not marry that suitor, my lord," the princess pleaded

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Adjective

While there’s seemingly no shortage of players and other team employees willing to complain publicly about day-to-day decision-making within the league, Engelbert’s overall job security remains too hot for most to handle.

— Annie Costabile, New York Times, 24 July 2026
The Royals would likely be willing to take a deal of that sort.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026

Definition of willing

Adverb

The plate is put together as a whole, with no one aspect a star, rather the ingredients sing in unison.

— Jamie Timson, TheWeek, 24 July 2026
Not least because the hips—or rather, a wide pelvis—are considered a symbol of femininity, fertility, and childbearing capacity, both from a cultural-historical and an evolutionary-biology perspective.

— Kelly Niesen, Glamour, 24 July 2026

Definition of rather

Adjective

Traci, Howe said, was ready to have kids and was happy to have a man with a stable income.

— Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 July 2026
In addition to white, the button-down comes in eight colors, including multiple summer-ready shades like light green, light blue, and peppermint green.

— Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 23 July 2026

Definition of ready

Adverb

And when people willingly share those moments with the world, their influence extends far beyond what any traditional campaign could achieve.

— Shelley E. Kohan, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
The evidence presented during the trial, Gifford’s family said in the statement, showed that Gifford did not willingly go off with Sochor and his brother Gary Sochor that night.

— Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026

Definition of willingly

Adjective

And the working artist is glad to discuss their projects with anyone entering their creative space.

— Lou Ponsi, Oc Register, 23 July 2026
In a statement provided to Ars, Anthropic’s deputy general counsel, Aparna Sridhar, said that Anthropic is glad the case’s landmark ruling established that its AI training was fair use and is happy that most rightsholders have already filed claims.

— Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 21 July 2026

Definition of glad

Adjective

Putting on shows throughout the park meant hiring a lot of young people in the South Bay who were theatrically inclined to sing, dance, play instruments as well as manage the lights, sound, costumes and sets.

— Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 25 July 2026
These are terms that the Navy can define for itself, and early indications suggest the sea service is not inclined to use these exemptions.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 July 2026

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