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gladly

UK/ˈɡlædli/ US/ˈɡlædli/ fairly common

adverb

1.

in a willing manner

  • “this was gladly agreed to”
  • “I would fain do it”
Synonyms

Origin

From Middle English gladly, gladliche, from Old English glædlīċe (“gladly”); equivalent to glad + -ly. Compare Danish glædelig (“joyful”), Icelandic gleðilegur (“delightful”). More at glad, -ly.

Phrases

  • suffer fools gladly

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