Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
fain
Adverb
/feɪn/
Definition
Gladly or willingly; with pleasure.
Examples
- She would fain accept the offer if it were presented again.
- He fain would attend the festival if he were free that day.
Meaning
The term ‘fain’ indicates a willingness or eagerness to do something. It often expresses a desire to comply or agree, typically in a poetic or archaic context.
Synonyms
- gladly
- willingly
- cheerfully
