gladly
The word “gladly” has 2 syllables: glad-ly
It's pronounced as /ˈɡlædli/
What is synonym and antonym for gladly?
In the thesaurus, “gladly” has 83 synonyms and 37 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for gladly along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for gladly
- acquiescently
- alternately
- alternatively
- amicably
- amusedly
- ardently
- beatifically
- blissfully
- blithely
- blithesomely
- breezily
- brightly
- cheerfully
- cheerily
- contentedly
- cordially
- delightedly
- delightfully
- desirably
- ecstatically
- either
- elatedly
- electively
- enchantedly
- enthusiastically
- euphorically
- exuberantly
- fain
- felicitously
- first
- freely
- friendlily
- friendly
- gaily
- genially
- giddily
- gigglingly
- gladsomely
- gleefully
- good-humoredly
- good-naturedly
- gratefully
- happily
- heartily
- hopefully
- instead
- jocosely
- jocularly
- jocundly
- jovially
- joyfully
- joyously
- laughingly
- lightheartedly
- lovingly
- merrily
- mirthfully
- obligingly
- optimistically
- optionally
- paradisiacally
- passionately
- pleasantly
- pleasingly
- pleasurably
- preferably
- rapturously
- rather
- readily
- sanguinely
- smilingly
- soon
- sunnily
- sweetly
- voluntarily
- warmly
- willingly
- wishfully
- with good grace
- with pleasure
- with relish
- zealously
- zestfully
Antonyms for gladly
- abjectly
- blackly
- bleakly
- cheerlessly
- darkly
- dejectedly
- despondently
- disconsolately
- dismally
- dispiritedly
- dolefully
- dolorously
- dourly
- drearily
- forcibly
- forlornly
- gloomily
- glumly
- heavily
- involuntarily
- mirthlessly
- miserably
- morosely
- mournfully
- pessimistically
- plaintively
- reluctantly
- sadly
- sorrowfully
- sourly
- sternly
- sulkily
- sullenly
- unhappily
- unwillingly
- willy-nilly
- wretchedly
Meanings of gladly
- adverb
- In a glad manner; happily.
- Willingly; certainly.
Example Sentences
- She gladly accepted the invitation to the ceremony.
- He would gladly help anyone in need.
- The students gladly participated in the charity event.
- I gladly shared my notes with my classmates.
- They gladly welcomed the new neighbors into the community.
On this page you'll find 120 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to gladly, such as: abjectly, acquiescently, alternately, alternatively, amicably, amusedly, ardently.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
Related Words
eagerly
- actively
- aggressively
- animatedly
- anticipatorily
- ardently
- assertively
- avidly
- breathlessly
- briskly
- cordially
- cravingly
- crisply
- decidedly
- determinedly
- directly
- dynamically
- earnestly
- emphatically
- energetically
- enthusiastically
- excitedly
- expectantly
- explosively
- exuberantly
- fanatically
- fast
- fervently
- fiercely
- firmly
- fixedly
- forcefully
- forcibly
- full tilt
- gamely
- gladly
- hammer and tongs
- hard
- heartily
- hungrily
- impatiently
- intensively
- intently
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- longingly
- lustily
- madly
- manfully
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- muscularly
- potently
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- promptly
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- rabidly
- rapidly
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- resolutely
- rhapsodically
- rigidly
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- roughshod
- roundly
- sharply
- sincerely
- sky-high
- smartly
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- speedily
- spiritedly
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- squarely
- steadfastly
- steadily
- stiffly
- stoutly
- strenuously
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- sturdily
- surely
- thirstily
- vehemently
- vigorously
- violently
- vivaciously
- warmly
- willingly
- with enthusiasm
- with gusto
- zealously
- zestfully
facilely
- ably
- abundantly
- adeptly
- adroitly
- agilely
- amply
- aptly
- artfully
- as one pleases
- at once
- at the drop of a hat
- bountifully
- calmly
- carefully
- cheerfully
- cleanly
- cleverly
- comfortably
- competently
- conveniently
- coolly
- copiously
- cunningly
- deceptively
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- deliberately
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- eagerly
- easily
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- efficiently
- effortlessly
- evenly
- expertly
- extravagantly
- fluently
- foxily
- freely
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- glibly
- guilefully
- hand over fist
- handily
- hands down
- immediately
- in a breeze
- in a jiffy
- in no time
- ingeniously
- instinctively
- intelligently
- intuitively
- judiciously
- just like that
- keenly
- knowingly
- lavishly
- liberally
- lightly
- like nothing
- like water
- loosely
- masterfully
- naturally
- neatly
- nimbly
- no sweat
- nothing to it
- open-handedly
- painlessly
- perspicaciously
- piece of cake
- plainly
- proficiently
- promptly
- quick as a wink
- quickly
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- regularly
- resourcefully
- right away
- sagaciously
- simply
- skillfully
- slick as whistle
- slyly
- smartly
- smoothly
- speedily
- spontaneously
- steadily
- straight away
- surely
- swimmingly
- trickily
- uncomplicatedly
- unhesitatingly
- unhindered
- unobstructedly
- unstintingly
- well
- willingly
- with a free hand
- with ease
- with no effort
- without a hitch
- without ado
- without delay
- without demur
- without difficulty
- without encumbrance
- without hesitation
- without hindrance
- without restraint
- without stint
- without trouble
gaily
- agilely
- airily
- allegro
- amicably
- amusedly
- animatedly
- animately
- blissfully
- blithely
- blithesomely
- bouncily
- bravely
- breezily
- brightly
- brilliantly
- briskly
- buoyantly
- cheerfully
- cheerily
- cockily
- colorfully
- conspicuously
- crisply
- dapperly
- dashingly
- effervescently
- elatedly
- energetically
- euphorically
- exuberantly
- fancily
- flamboyantly
- flashily
- friendlily
- friendly
- friskily
- gallantly
- gamesomely
- garishly
- gaudily
- giddily
- gigglingly
- gladly
- gladsomely
- gleefully
- glowingly
- good-humoredly
- good-naturedly
- gorgeously
- happily
- heartily
- high-spiritedly
- hopefully
- jauntily
- jazzily
- jocosely
- jocularly
- jovially
- joyfully
- joyously
- laughingly
- lightheartedly
- livelily
- lively
- loud
- loudly
- luridly
- merrily
- mirthfully
- nattily
- neatly
- nimbly
- optimistically
- ornately
- ostentatiously
- perkily
- pertly
- playfully
- racily
- rapturously
- richly
- sanguinely
- shockingly
- showily
- skittishly
- smartly
- smilingly
- snappily
- sparkily
- sparklingly
- spectacularly
- spiffily
- spiritedly
- splendidly
- sportively
- sprightly
- springily
- spryly
- strikingly
- sunnily
- swankily
- trippingly
- vivaciously
- with spirit
fain
- accommodating
- agreeable
- alternately
- alternatively
- amenable
- compliant
- cooperative
- desirably
- desirous
- disposed
- eager
- either
- electively
- enthused
- enthusiastic
- excited
- favorable
- first
- game
- glad
- gladly
- inclined
- instead
- minded
- obedient
- obliging
- obligingly
- optionally
- predisposed
- preferably
- prepared
- prompt
- prone
- quick
- rather
- readily
- ready
- receptive
- responsive
- soon
- submissive
- swift
- voluntarily
- willing
- willingly
- wishfully
obligingly
- accommodatingly
- agreeably
- alternately
- alternatively
- desirably
- either
- electively
- fain
- first
- gladly
- instead
- kindly
- optionally
- preferably
- rather
- readily
- soon
- thoughtfully
- voluntarily
- willingly
- wishfully