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gladly

/ˈɡlæd.li/
glad · ly
Adjective:glad
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• adverb

1

In a willing, eager, or cheerful manner; with pleasure.

Example

"She gladly accepted the invitation to speak at the annual conference."

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• Rhymes for gladly

• Nearby Words

gladiatorial
gladiola
gladiolus
gladly
gladness
gladsome
gladwrap

Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English glædlīce, meaning 'brightly, cheerfully, or willingly', formed from the adjective glæd ('bright, shining, joyful') and the adverbial suffix -līce.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Gladly. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/gladly
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