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readily

adverb

Synonyms and Antonyms of readily

1 by choice or preference

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

fain, first, preferably, rather, soon, willingly
Words Related to readily

alternately, alternatively, either, instead

electively, optionally

desirably, gladly, wishfully

obligingly, voluntarily
Near Antonyms of readily

reluctantly

forcibly, willy-nilly
Antonyms of readily

involuntarily, unwillingly

2 without difficulty

  • always gives directions that are readily understood
Synonyms of readily

easily, easy, effortlessly, facilely, fluently, freely, handily, hands down, lightly, painlessly, smoothly, well
Words Related to readily

ably, adeptly, adroitly, competently, deftly, dexterously, efficiently, expertly, masterfully, proficiently, skillfully

instinctively, intuitively, naturally, spontaneously
Phrases Synonymous with readily

in a breeze, no sweat [slang], without ado, without a hitch
Near Antonyms of readily

awkwardly, clumsily, gracelessly, ham-handedly, ineptly, maladroitly, unskillfully

meticulously, painfully, painstakingly, thoroughly

assiduously, diligently, indefatigably, industriously, intensely, intently, mightily, sedulously, tirelessly
Antonyms of readily

arduously, hardly, laboriously, strenuously

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