1
as in rather
by choice or preference
she would readily give up piano lessons for a season ticket at her local ski area
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in easily
without difficulty
always gives directions that are readily understood
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of readily
Tiffin has also worked with Owl Vans to make the new camper readily compatible with the latter's add-on rear door components and upgraded 170-L fuel tank (93-L tank standard).
—
New Atlas, 27 May 2025
According to Sueños’ website, as of Saturday, about 95% of the passes to the event were sold, although actual daily attendance figures were not made readily available by festival organizers.
—Griselda Flores, Billboard, 25 May 2025
The extra expense prompted my parents to take us out of the private school and enroll us in the public school, where learning challenges were readily addressed.
—Donna Vickroy, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2025
But others said the medical program is more expensive and less accessible than the products readily available at stores across the state.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for readily
New Atlas, 27 May 2025
According to Sueños’ website, as of Saturday, about 95% of the passes to the event were sold, although actual daily attendance figures were not made readily available by festival organizers.
—Griselda Flores, Billboard, 25 May 2025
The extra expense prompted my parents to take us out of the private school and enroll us in the public school, where learning challenges were readily addressed.
—Donna Vickroy, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2025
But others said the medical program is more expensive and less accessible than the products readily available at stores across the state.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for readily
Recent Examples of Synonyms for readily
Adverb
-
On a rather glorious day for terminally online people, The Hollywood Reporter has gathered together some of the best posts that captured the mood of a nation.—
Abid Rahman,
HollywoodReporter,
6 June 2025
-
Ten years later, Jamie Wyeth remains not only my favorite artist but a rather unexpected style muse for his unapologetically unique dress sense.—
Caroline Reilly,
Robb Report,
6 June 2025
Adverb
-
Soto easily scored from second and Alonso’s headfirst slide barely got him in before Hunter Goodman’s tag at the plate.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
7 June 2025
-
Butterfly Farm and downtown Oranjestad are also easily accessible.—
Susmita Baral,
Travel + Leisure,
7 June 2025
Adverb
-
Boats are only allowed beyond those points, preferably to watch from the ocean, by taking a vessel out to nearby Zach’s Bay.—
Karu F. Daniels,
New York Daily News,
23 May 2025
-
Scarpa recommends picking a heat pump with the highest seasonal energy efficiency rating, preferably above 15.—
Khanh T.L. Tran,
USA Today,
20 May 2025
Adverb
-
Ghosting a nun would definitely be a sin, though, so Miranda met her in person and let her down easy.—
Dave Nemetz,
TVLine,
29 May 2025
-
This found family filled with encouraging friends and collaborators has now made the music creation process easy and fulfilling for Cash.—
Britt Julious,
Chicago Tribune,
20 May 2025
Adverb
-
From there, Donald freely picks the other six members of the group.—
Julio Cesar Valdera Morales,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 May 2025
-
The most economically beneficial and productive energy agenda would be allowing all energy sources to compete freely and openly so that consumers and businesses can access reliable, affordable and secure energy.—
Mario Lopez,
Boston Herald,
29 May 2025
Cite this Entry
“Readily.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/readily. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share