gladly Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adverb in a willing manner
    fain; lief.
    • this was gladly agreed to
    • I would fain do it

WordNet

Glad"ly adverb
Etymology
From Glad, a.
Definitions
  1. Preferably; by choice. Obs. Chaucer.
  2. With pleasure; joyfully; cheerfully; eagerly.
    The common people heard him gladly. Mark xii. 37.

Webster 1913