gladly
gb/ɡlˈædli/ us/ɡlˈædli/
A2
English
~ 3800
szívesen, készséggel, örömmel
A2
1
Usage pattern:
to [verb] gladly
She gladly accepted the invitation to the party.
Örömmel elfogadta a meghívást a buliba.
I would gladly help you move this weekend.
Szívesen segítenék neked költözni ezen a hétvégén.
He gladly took the opportunity to travel abroad.
They gladly agreed to our proposal.
We will gladly answer any of your questions.
Learner examples
I will gladly help you.
Szívesen segítek neked.
She gladly said yes.
Örömmel mondott igent.
He gladly gave me his pen.
They gladly came to my house.
We gladly played with the children.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'gladly' with 'glad', using 'I am gladly' instead of 'I am glad'. 'Gladly' describes how an action is done, not a state of feeling.
Meaning
Willingly and with pleasure
Collocations
accept gladly
|help gladly
|agree gladly
|offer gladly
Synonyms
willingly (More neutral; lacks the emotional warmth implied by 'gladly'.)
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readily (Suggests quickness as well as willingness, but less emotional tone.)
Antonyms
reluctantly (Means doing something unwillingly or without enthusiasm, opposite of 'gladly'.)
Themes
emotions
|daily life
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definition
In a way that shows you are happy to do something.
In a willing, pleased, or happy manner.
Grammar
Dictionary form
gladly
IPA
GB/ɡlˈædli/
US/ɡlˈædli/
Syllables & stress
gladly (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (gladly)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: gladly
- Plural: gladlies
Word family
Expressions
gladly accept
1/ɡlˈædli æksˈɛpt/
fixed phrase
Happily take what is offered
To take something that is given to you in a happy way.
Examples
- We gladly accept donations to support our cause.
- He gladly accepted her apology.
would gladly
1/wˈʊd ɡlˈædli/
fixed phrase
Happily willing to do something
Used to say you are very willing and happy to do something.
Examples
- I would gladly pay more for better service.
- She would gladly visit you if she had the time.