Synonyms of readily

readily

adverb

ˈre-də-lē 

1

as in rather

by choice or preference

she would readily give up piano lessons for a season ticket at her local ski area

Synonyms & Similar Words

• rather
• willingly
• preferably
• soon
• first
• either
• fain
• alternatively
• instead
• alternately
• optionally
• voluntarily
• gladly
• obligingly
• desirably
• electively
• wishfully

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• involuntarily
• reluctantly
• unwillingly
• forcibly
• willy-nilly

2

as in easily

without difficulty

always gives directions that are readily understood

Synonyms & Similar Words

• easily
• effortlessly
• smoothly
• easy
• freely
• efficiently
• lightly
• facilely
• handily
• painlessly
• well
• fluently
• instinctively
• without a hitch
• hands down
• in a breeze
• ably
• without ado
• skillfully
• deftly
• expertly
• competently
• adroitly
• spontaneously
• adeptly
• no sweat
• dexterously
• proficiently
• masterfully
• naturally
• intuitively

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• hardly
• laboriously
• strenuously
• arduously
• thoroughly
• clumsily
• awkwardly
• painfully
• ineptly
• unskillfully
• gracelessly
• meticulously
• painstakingly
• intensely
• diligently
• intently
• assiduously
• maladroitly
• mightily
• industriously
• tirelessly
• ham-handedly
• sedulously
• indefatigably

Examples of readily in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This initiative was launched to ensure essential supplies are readily available to communities in the area that could face disruptions in gaining access to food and clean water during the storm. —Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 9 Oct. 2024

Nvidia’s chips, while readily available, allows the Silicon Valley company to capture much of the profit from generative AI services instead. —Ganesh Rao, CNBC, 9 Oct. 2024

Locally sourced food trucks like Tamale Shoppe and the Phoenix Culinary Collective offered up delicious and eco-friendly sustenance, while readily available water refill stations and a robust composting system minimized waste. —Katie Bain, Billboard, 7 Oct. 2024

That data often comes from what's readily available online, meaning content created by writers, artists, journalists, graphic designers and anyone using social media. —Cathy Ross, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024