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Definition of Readily
1. Adverb. Without much difficulty. "These snakes can be identified readily"
2. Adverb. In a punctual manner. "He did his homework promptly"
Definition of Readily
1. adv. In a ready manner; quickly; promptly.
Definition of Readily
1. Adverb. Without unwillingness or hesitation; showing readiness. ¹
2. Adverb. Without impediment, easily. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Readily
1. in a ready manner [adv]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Readily
Literary usage of Readily
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Life and Strange Surprizing Adventures of Robinson Crusoe, of York by Daniel Defoe (1790)
"... me to undertake it, I will moft readily do it, and think it a happy reward
for all the hazards and difficulties of fuch a broken, ..."
2. Jane Austen's Works by Jane Austen, James Edward Austen-Leigh (1882)
"to which his prompt reply was, * Most readily, Mrs. Weston, if you will dance
with me.' ' Me!—oh ! no—I would get you a better partner than myself. ..."
3. Jane Austen's Works by Jane Austen, James Edward Austen-Leigh (1882)
"The promise was readily given, and Willoughby's behaviour during the whole of
the evening declared at once his affection and happiness. ..."
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