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gladly

adv. manner
B1 Intermediate US //ˈɡɫædɫi// UK //ɡlˈædli// glad·ly

adv. happily or with pleasure. You use this when you are willing and excited to do something for someone.

adv. in a willing, happy, or appreciative manner. Often used to signal consent or enthusiasm for a requested action.


SIMPLE

I would gladly help you with your bags.

CONTEXTUAL

She gladly accepted the invitation to speak at the conference, as she had always admired the organization's work.

COMPLEX

While some viewed the extra training as a burden, the new recruits gladly embraced the opportunity to refine their technical skills before the project began.

Synonyms
Origin

From Middle English gladly, gladliche, from Old English glædlīċe (“gladly”); equivalent to glad + -ly. Compare Danish glædelig (“joyful”), Icelandic gleðilegur (“delightful”). More at glad, -ly.

Usage

Typically placed before the main verb or at the beginning of a response to show willingness.

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