readily

adverb

RED-i-lee/ˈɹɛdɪli/

2 meanings of readily

1
adverb
In a way that is easy and causes no trouble.
These seeds grow readily in warm, wet soil.
You can readily find help at the front desk.
Similareasily, freely
2
adverb
In a way that shows you are glad and willing to do something.
She readily agreed to help her friend move.
The children readily shared their toys with the new kid.
Similarwillingly, freely, gladly, promptly
Oppositereluctantly, grudgingly, unwillingly

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Origin

From Middle English redily. It comes from the word for 'ready' plus the ending '-ly'.