gladly Meaning & Definition
/ˈɡlædli/
What Does Gladly Mean?
Gladly is used as an adverb meaning In a glad manner; happily. It is also used to mean Willingly; certainly.
Gladly at a Glance
| Part of speech | adverb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈɡlædli/ |
| Synonyms | lief |
| Comparative / superlative | gladlier, gladliest |
Gladly Definition (Adverb)
- In a glad manner; happily.
- Willingly; certainly.
Would you like a beer? ― Gladly, thank you.
Synonyms of Gladly
Gladly synonyms and antonyms →Gladly in a Sentence
Would you like a beer? ― Gladly, thank you.
Word Forms & Grammar
gladly (comparative gladlier or more gladly, superlative gladliest or most gladly)
Words That Rhyme With Gladly
Origin of Gladly
Inherited from Middle English gladly (“joyousuly, voluntarily, easily”), from Old English glædlīċe (“gladly, pleasantly, kindly”), from glæd (“glad, bright”) + -līċe. Compare Danish glædelig (“joyful”), Icelandic gleðilegur (“delightful”). More at glad, -ly.
Questions People Ask About Gladly
What part of speech is gladly?
Gladly is an adverb.
What is another word for gladly?
Words with a similar meaning to gladly include lief. See the full list of gladly synonyms and antonyms.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of gladly?
The comparative form is gladlier and the superlative form is gladliest.