readily

adverb

read·​i·​ly ˈre-də-lē 

: in a ready manner: such as

a

: without hesitating : willingly

readily accepted advice

b

: without much difficulty : easily

for reasons that anyone could readily understand

Synonyms

• rather
• willingly
• preferably

Examples of readily in a Sentence

simple instructions that anyone can readily understand

He readily agreed to help us.

Recent Examples on the Web

As these bikes become more readily available and more affordable, more Johnson County cities have rules put in place to ensure safety — or are going back to the drawing board entirely — because of heightened community concerns. —Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 8 Sep. 2025

It's designed for productivity on the go, allowing users to quickly jot down notes and sketch out ideas with minimal distractions – something that smartphones can't readily deliver. —New Atlas, 8 Sep. 2025

If such an injection choice is not an option, many medications including antibiotics can be compounded into oral agents that taste good such as tuna or chicken and that cats will more readily take. —Dr. John De Jong, Boston Herald, 7 Sep. 2025

The compost will break down and enrich the soil over the winter, making nutrients readily available in spring. —Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 7 Sep. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for readily

• steadily
• unsteadily