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Meanings of gladly in English

In a willing manner.

Freely and spontaneously; with pleasure.

Synonyms
Examples for "fain"
Examples for "fain"
1
Many would fain know, for more men desire power than desire gold.
The system of the world
2
He would fain have retired from the field; he spoke to Harley.
"My Novel" — Volume 12
3
But I would fain try to look my duty in the face.
Paul Faber, Surgeon
4
One would fain pass over the next pages of the Jesuit records.
Canada: the Empire of the North / Being the Romantic Story of th...
5
I would fain know in what way I have forfeited your esteem.
St. George for England
1
I'd as lief kiss the marble lips of Diana in the park.
The Black Wolf's Breed / A Story of France in the Old World and ...
2
I would as lief go to Bible-class every day of the week.
If Only etc.
3
I had as lief have the castle drawbridge drop upon my pate.
The White Company
4
As for me, I would as lief remain and fight it out.
Happy Jack, and Other Tales of the Sea
5
I'd just as lief fight a Maise as a Grey any day.
Pearl and Periwinkle
Usage of gladly in English
1
Four months ago she would gladly have given him all she had.
Report for Murder
2
Talk to me about the truth of religion and I'll listen gladly.
A grief observed
3
Disclaimer 2: I would gladly attempt them all someday given the opportunity.
Rock and Ice Magazine
4
Two days later saw them leaving Cape Coast, gladly for Laurence's part.
Throne of Jade
5
We will gladly explain the process and get your visa process started.
The South African
6
He would gladly have brought the aunties' town car for Stephen's use.
A match made in texas
7
We gladly acknowledge the place and the use of the family physician.
My Life and Work
8
Kirkpatrick gladly turned to obey him; and they mounted the ascent together.
The Scottish Chiefs
9
He invited me to stay at his house and I gladly accepted.
News.com.au
10
He will gladly sacrifice his wants and needs to win her love.
No More Mr. Nice Guy!
11
Roland accepted Susannah's help gladly enough, and together they lowered him down.
Wizard and glass
12
The Christians suffered but few casualties; yet they would have gladly rested.
The Prince of India; Or, Why Constantinople Fell — Volume 02
13
Syracuse would gladly have surrendered to the Romans; negotiations had already begun.
The History of Rome, Book III / From the Union of Italy to the S...
14
He went gladly enough; he made his way back to the lily-pond.
The Imaginary Marriage
15
Lecour only too gladly accepted the refuge; but before retiring he said-
The False Chevalier / or, The Lifeguard of Marie Antoinette
16
If it had been possible, I'd have gladly done that for her.
Oracle's Queen
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Gladly through the time
Gladly across language varieties
United Kingdom
Common
United States of America
Less common
Ireland
Rare