readily

adverb

read·​i·​ly ˈre-də-lē How to pronounce readily (audio)
: 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

Examples of readily in a Sentence

simple instructions that anyone can readily understand He readily agreed to help us.
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Pop music is played readily, but anything that is even remotely challenging — at least in alternative rock — doesn’t really [get played]. Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 28 May 2025 This could require expansion of the nation’s digital infrastructure as AI demands an enormous amount of affordable, reliable and readily available energy. Martin Hermann, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025 One of the most in-demand WNBA teams for hoodies, shirts and jerseys, the Fever constructed a proactive e-commerce plan six months in advance to readily sell gear to their fans. Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 27 May 2025 But when viewed from the side, the differences are readily apparent. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 27 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for readily

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of readily was in the 14th century

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“Readily.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/readily. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.

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