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UK//ˈɡlædli//US//ˈɡlædli//

Meaning of Gladly

In a willing and happy manner.

In simple words: Showing happiness or willingness.

Gladly in a sentence

  • She gladly accepted the invitation to the party.
  • He gladly helps his friends whenever they need it.
  • They gladly agreed to support the charity event.
  • I will gladly share my notes with you.
  • She smiled and said she would gladly come back.

How to use Gladly

Used to express happiness or willingness; suitable in both spoken and written contexts. Avoid in very formal situations.

Grammar pattern

standalone adverb

Memory hint

Think 'glad' + 'ly' as in joyfully doing something.

Related words

Collocations with Gladly

  • gladly accept
  • gladly admit
  • gladly offer
  • gladly participate
  • gladly agree

Synonyms for Gladly

  • happily
  • willingly
  • cheerfully
  • joyfully
  • eagerly

Opposites of Gladly

  • unhappily
  • reluctantly

Common mistakes with Gladly

  • Confused with 'glad', forgetting it's an adverb.
  • Using in a negative context instead of positive.
  • Inappropriately using it to describe actions not connected to joy.

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Frequently asked questions about Gladly

What does Gladly mean?

Showing happiness or willingness.

What is the definition of Gladly?

In a willing and happy manner.

How do you use Gladly in a sentence?

She gladly accepted the invitation to the party.

Can you give another example of Gladly?

He gladly helps his friends whenever they need it.

What are synonyms for Gladly?

Common alternatives include happily, willingly, cheerfully, joyfully, eagerly.

What is the opposite of Gladly?

Opposite meanings include unhappily, reluctantly.

What words go with Gladly?

It commonly pairs with gladly accept, gladly admit, gladly offer, gladly participate, gladly agree.

What are common mistakes when using Gladly?

Confused with 'glad', forgetting it's an adverb. Using in a negative context instead of positive. Inappropriately using it to describe actions not connected to joy.

How do you pronounce Gladly?

US: //ˈɡlædli//, UK: //ˈɡlædli//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Gladly?

Used to express happiness or willingness; suitable in both spoken and written contexts. Avoid in very formal situations.