gladly /ˈɡlædli/adverb 2forms 4phrases 1 adverb2 •in a happy and willing way'Find me a job and I'll gladly go to work.' — 1985 •Willingly; certainly.Would you like a beer? ― Gladly, thank you. formsgladlier · more gladly · gladliest · most gladly Phrases with gladly suffer fools gladlyTo be tolerant of stupidity or incompetence in other people.