Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: gladly
IPA transcription: [ɡl'ædli]
r meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: gladly, lief, fain
    Meaning: in a willing manner; "this was gladly agreed to"; "I would fain do it"
Usage examples
  • To this they gladly agreed.
  • This offer Hercules gladly accepted.
  • Dick sat down gladly, and they fell to.
  • Metternich would gladly have put it in kicking-straps.
  • "But he will have me shot, your highness," said he gladly.
  • The merchant will make gold for me And his queen I'll gladly be.
  • So saying she gave the robe over to him and he received it gladly.
  • "No, my boy, but I'd gladly have sacrificed a finger for such a find!"
  • The old woman gladly consented, and the prince dressed himself as a peddler.
  • But it is a sickly thing to them, and gladly would they get out of their skin.