readily
/ˈɹɛdɪli/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: readilier · readiliest
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Without unwillingness or hesitation; showing readiness.
Adverb
Examples
The suspect readily answered all questions the police officers asked him.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Without impediment, easily.
Adverb
Examples
readily available; readily achievable
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “readily” mean?
Without unwillingness or hesitation; showing readiness.
Is “readily” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.