Definitions

readily

[red-l-ee] / ˈrɛd l i /

ADVERB

quickly; effortlessly

Synonyms

STRONGEST

cheerfully eagerly easily freely gladly immediately promptly willingly

WEAK

at once at the drop of a hat facilely hands down in a jiffy in no time lightly no sweat nothing to it piece of cake quick as a wink right away slick as whistle smoothly speedily straight away swimmingly unhesitatingly well without delay without demur without difficulty without hesitation

Antonyms

STRONGEST

difficultly grudgingly unwillingly

Example Sentences

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Unlike lithium, sodium is abundant and readily available, making it an attractive material for reducing battery costs and supply chain concerns.

From Science Daily • Jun. 21, 2026

A change was readily noticeable when he returned to the podium, his lyrical and reflective sides more prominent, an organic quality to theater.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 18, 2026

Does acting this way make me feel special or better than those who can be more readily free of such hangups?

From Salon • Jun. 18, 2026

Not only that, but Americans on the whole can more readily afford their debt thanks to higher incomes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 13, 2026

Odysseus, as can be readily believed, had not overlooked this fact.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton

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