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gladly Synonyms

Another word for gladly

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• adverb (Context 1)

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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
willingly
happily
readily
cheerfully
Strong
eagerly
joyfully
freely
enthusiastically
pleasurably

Opposites of gladly

The opposite of gladly shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

unwillingly
reluctantly
grudgingly
begrudgingly
resentfully
unhappily
sadly
hesitantly
See all opposites of gladly

• Nearby Words

gladiatorial
gladiola
gladiolus
gladly
gladness
gladsome
gladwrap

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Gladly. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/gladly
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