1
as in blithely
Related Words
Relevance
Dissimilar Words
2
as in voluntarily
Related Words
Dissimilar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of gladly
Charles is a person who would gladly give you the shirt off his back.
—
Greg Kwedar, IndieWire, 31 May 2026
After her death, the cult’s survivors say Alamo forced his followers to pray over her body to bring about her resurrection, which the Brodericks’ mother gladly did.
—Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 28 May 2026
If America pulls back, Russia and unstable Middle Eastern suppliers will gladly fill the void.
—Steve Forbes, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Tarasenko gladly did it, four times by Yurov’s estimation.
—Joe Smith, New York Times, 27 May 2026
Ahead, our editors gladly risked a few good makeup days in the name of finding the best ones.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 22 May 2026
Most gardens naturally have crevices that many plants will gladly make home like; Sedum, succulents, various grasses (like Emerald' zoysia grass here), creeping thyme, Rupturwort, New Zealand Brass Buttons, and various mosses.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 6 May 2026
He would, however, be gladly welcomed there, in strict compliance with the rules of the sanctuary, where no physical interaction between humans and great apes is allowed.
—Blanche Marcel, Vanity Fair, 30 Apr. 2026
The other women gladly step up to the plate, but that doesn’t stop them from using the moments leading up to the give-back as an opportunity to further gossip about Pinky’s dietary choices.
—Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 27 Apr. 2026
Greg Kwedar, IndieWire, 31 May 2026
After her death, the cult’s survivors say Alamo forced his followers to pray over her body to bring about her resurrection, which the Brodericks’ mother gladly did.
—Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 28 May 2026
If America pulls back, Russia and unstable Middle Eastern suppliers will gladly fill the void.
—Steve Forbes, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Tarasenko gladly did it, four times by Yurov’s estimation.
—Joe Smith, New York Times, 27 May 2026
Ahead, our editors gladly risked a few good makeup days in the name of finding the best ones.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 22 May 2026
Most gardens naturally have crevices that many plants will gladly make home like; Sedum, succulents, various grasses (like Emerald' zoysia grass here), creeping thyme, Rupturwort, New Zealand Brass Buttons, and various mosses.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 6 May 2026
He would, however, be gladly welcomed there, in strict compliance with the rules of the sanctuary, where no physical interaction between humans and great apes is allowed.
—Blanche Marcel, Vanity Fair, 30 Apr. 2026
The other women gladly step up to the plate, but that doesn’t stop them from using the moments leading up to the give-back as an opportunity to further gossip about Pinky’s dietary choices.
—Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 27 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gladly
Adverb
-
Carusillo just experienced a media cancellation of sorts, a consequence of blithely recommending a beauty treatment in one of her articles that ended up putting influencers in the hospital.—
Emily Temple,
Literary Hub,
26 May 2026
-
The women are blithely dismissive of their tedious work, but their relationships fray under new stresses—including intrusive surveillance.—
Sheldon Pearce,
New Yorker,
15 May 2026
Adverb
-
That’s why people are voluntarily giving them money.—
Stephen Moore,
Boston Herald,
29 May 2026
-
Shi confessed his crimes, voluntarily disclosed details that law enforcement authorities had not yet discovered and showed remorse, CCTV added.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
Adverb
-
By human standard, of course, animals can be unintentionally and surprisingly clumsy, delightfully awkward or laughingly foolish.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
-
Kipnis describes her own mother laughingly recalling a college professor chasing her around a desk and trying to kiss her.—
S. C. Cornell,
New Yorker,
5 Jan. 2026
Adverb
-
The 16-way adjustable sport seats are standard, while performance seats shelled in carbon fiber—presenting more aggressive thigh and shoulder bolsters—are optionally available.—
Bradley Iger,
Robb Report,
8 May 2026
-
Built for autonomous and networked warfare One of the XM30’s defining features is its optionally manned capability.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Apr. 2026
Adverb
-
The pair were spotted joyfully snapping photos of the graduate, and also made sure to take some individual pics with Deacon in his purple gown.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
24 May 2026
-
Preston asked for his blessing, and Alamo gave it joyfully.—
Sabrina Reed,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
Adverb
-
The idea of replacing caddies with animals, lightheartedly suggested by moderator Eben Novy-Williams?—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
4 Nov. 2025
-
Paltzik did not confirm the authenticity of the message but still suggested they were made lightheartedly.—
Alexander Bolton,
The Hill,
21 Oct. 2025
Adverb
-
At one point, the prince jumped out of his seat, joyously celebrating the team's 18th victory this season.—
Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
21 May 2026
-
What follows is pure dance, a joyously propulsive, non-stop sequence of duets, trios, ensemble dances.—
Jennifer Homans,
New Yorker,
2 Mar. 2026
Adverb
-
Some are even cheerfully embracing a world where human labor is no longer central to the economy.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
30 May 2026
-
Some are even cheerfully embracing a world where human labor is no longer central to the economy.—
Nathan Schneider,
The Conversation,
26 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Gladly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gladly. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
