gladly
gb/ɡlˈædli/ us/ɡlˈædli/
A2
English
~ 3800
Senses
0 senses
adverb
A2
property
1
Willingly and with pleasure
In a way that shows you are happy to do something.
Usage pattern:
to [verb] gladly
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.
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'.)
Collocations
accept gladly
|help gladly
|agree gladly
|offer gladly
Themes
emotions
|daily life
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Examples
- She gladly accepted the invitation to the party.
- I would gladly help you move this weekend.
- 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.
- She gladly said yes.
- He gladly gave me his pen.
- They gladly came to my house.
- We gladly played with the children.
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.