GLADLY Synonyms: 91 Similar and Opposite Words

gladly

adverb

Definition of gladly

as in blithely

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as in voluntarily

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Recent Examples of gladly Just like her on-screen counterpart, Queen Penelope of Ithaca, actress Anne Hathaway is gladly taken. — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 21 July 2026 The rapper smiles and gladly poses for a photo with the fan, asks his name, and thanks him for his support. — Sam Davies, Rolling Stone, 20 July 2026 My 8-year-old would have gladly offered her Michelin-star tender expertise. — Melissa Oyler, Charlotte Observer, 17 July 2026 Obviously, the Trojans gladly accept thinking the war is over. — Jon Root Outkick, FOXNews.com, 17 July 2026 Their customers are busy professionals who don’t enjoy shopping, don’t want to think about what to wear each morning, and would gladly eliminate laundry and dry cleaning from their weekly routines. — Angela Chan-Danisi, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026 He was originally only meant to play six shows at Wembley, but gladly doubled the number of performances when demand for tickets skyrocketed. — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 6 July 2026 Outside, beneficial insects like lady beetles will gladly help patrol your plants. — Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 June 2026 American businesses seeking an inroad will gladly see US soft power step in. — Helen Regan, CNN Money, 25 June 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for gladly

Adverb

To represent so many things to so many people might seem shallow, if not blithely opportunistic.

— Jonathon Keats, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
Meanwhile, poor Sol is blithely ignoring Jen’s warning that Sincere seemed to switch up on Melanie awfully quick and that Sincere and Melanie are very in sync.

— Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 16 June 2026

Definition of blithely

Adverb

The sculptures were among 34 Southeast Asian antiquities voluntarily relinquished by the collector in 2021 after investigators determined they had been looted.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 July 2026
As organic reach on social platforms continues to decline, rejecting external distribution tools means voluntarily limiting growth.

— Alexander Storozhuk, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

Definition of voluntarily

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

Definition of laughingly

Adverb

Both sizes are optionally available with LTE connectivity in addition to the standard Bluetooth for an extra $50.

— Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 22 July 2026
The second awning is available optionally across the three-model lineup, and Stockman offers additional options such as a 24-in smart TV, dual-bike rack and front firewood box.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 17 July 2026

Definition of optionally

Adverb

Ron Seman was known as the master of the Indiana Dunes trails, spending years joyfully guiding thousands of people on journeys through its natural wonders.

— Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 29 June 2026
Uruguay, for their part, joyfully celebrated becoming the second team, after Italy, to win the World Cup twice.

— Will Jeanes, New York Times, 20 June 2026

Definition of joyfully

Adverb

But those scenes of coming together joyously around this team, this diverse team, this remarkable team from all points, [Folarin] Balogun himself a birthright citizen leading this.

— Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 17 July 2026
At the same time, the episode still leaves space for slower beats, including some joyously non-essential downtime moments.

— Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 14 July 2026

Definition of joyously

Adverb

Nicola Piovani’s score evokes a whimsical longing for every era of the designer’s life, as if the audience cheerfully lived it along with him.

— Todd Gilchrist, Variety, 25 July 2026
Perez handled the decision more cheerfully than fans in Sacramento, which is serving as the A’s temporary home while their new ballpark is being constructed in Las Vegas.

— Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 6 July 2026

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