Gladly

Pronunciation

Origin

From Middle English gladly, gladliche, from Old English glædlīċe ("gladly"), equivalent to glad + -ly. Compare Danish glædelig ("joyful"), Icelandic gleðilegur ("delightful"). More at glad, -ly.

Full definition of gladly

Adverb

1. In a glad manner; happily.

Derived terms

• suffer fools gladly