Does Fain Mean Willing?

Pleased; happy. The definition of fain is glad or willing. An example of fain is a woman who is eager to marry her fiance. Glad; ready.

What does to Fain mean?

adverb. Definition of fain (Entry 2 of 2) 1 : with pleasure : gladly a speech of fire that fain would blaze— William Shakespeare. 2a : by preference knew it, too, though he would fain not admit it publicly— John Lukacs. b : by desire I would fain consult you— W. S. Gilbert.

What is another word for Fain?

fain
  • amenable,
  • disposed,
  • game,
  • glad,
  • inclined,
  • minded,
  • ready,
  • willing.
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