Gladly: meaning, definitions and examples

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gladly

 

[ หˆษกlรฆd.li ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

happy response

Gladly is an adverb that expresses a willingness or eagerness to do something. It indicates that someone is pleased to perform an action or fulfill a request. The term often conveys a sense of joy or satisfaction in agreeing to something. Using 'gladly' can emphasize a positive attitude when responding to invitations, offers, or requests. This word is commonly found in both formal and informal contexts.

Synonyms

cheerfully, eagerly, happily, willingly

Examples of usage

  • I will gladly help you with your project.
  • She accepted the invitation gladly.
  • They gladly shared their experiences.
  • He would gladly do anything for his friends.

Translations

Translations of the word "gladly" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น com prazer

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค–เฅเคถเฅ€ เคธเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช gern

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dengan senang hati

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะท ะทะฐะดะพะฒะพะปะตะฝะฝัะผ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ chฤ™tnie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ–œใ‚“ใง (yorokonde)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท avec plaisir

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ con gusto

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท memnuniyetle

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ธฐ๊บผ์ด (gikkeoi)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุณุฑูˆุฑ (bisurur)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ rรกd

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ rรกd

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไนๆ„ (lรจyรฌ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ z veseljem

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fรบslega

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ัƒะฐะฝั‹ัˆะฟะตะฝ (quanyshpen)

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒฎแƒแƒ แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜ (mokharuli)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลŸadlฤฑqla

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ con gusto

Etymology

The word 'gladly' stems from the Old English word 'glรฆd,' meaning 'bright,' 'shining,' or 'cheerful.' Its roots can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic *gladaz, which translates similarly to 'joyful' or 'happy.' Over time, 'glad' evolved into various forms in different Germanic languages, retaining the core idea of happiness and pleasure. The adverbial form 'gladly' emerged in Middle English, where it was used to describe an action taken with joy or eagerness. The transformation from the adjective to adverb allowed it to describe not just the emotional state of an individual but also their willingness to engage in activities with a positive attitude. Today, 'gladly' is commonly used in modern English to convey readiness or pleasure in undertaking tasks or accepting offers.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #8,387 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.