gladly
word
/ˈɡɫædɫi/
GLAD-lee
/ɡlˈædli/
GLAD-lee
Definition
In a happy or willing way; showing that you are pleased to do something.
Usage & Nuances
'Gladly' is used mostly in positive, polite responses or offers. It is more formal than 'happily' in some contexts. Often used with verbs like 'accept', 'help', 'do', or 'agree'. Rare in negative sentences.
Spanish: con gusto - alegrementePortuguese (BR): de bom grado - alegrementePortuguese (PT): de bom grado - alegrementeChinese (Simplified): 很乐意地 - 高兴地Chinese (Traditional): 很樂意地 - 高興地Hindi: खुशी से - प्रसन्नता सेArabic: بكل سرور - بسعادةBengali: আনন্দের সাথে - স্বতঃস্ফূর্তভাবেRussian: с радостью - с удовольствиемJapanese: 喜んで - 快くVietnamese: một cách vui vẻ - sẵn lòngKorean: 기꺼이Turkish: memnuniyetle - sevinçleUrdu: خوشی سےIndonesian: dengan senang hati - dengan gembira
Example Sentences
I would gladly help you with your homework.
basic
She gladly accepted the invitation.
basic
We will gladly show you around the city.
basic
If you need anything else, I'd gladly do it for you.
natural
He would gladly trade places with her if he could.
natural
Ask any questions and I'll gladly answer them.
natural