lief

• Veraltetes Adverb mit der Bedeutung 'gern', 'bereitwillig' oder 'mit Freude'; wurde in älterer englischer Sprache verwendet, oft in der Wendung 'I would as lief', um eine starke Vorliebe oder Bereitschaft auszudrücken.

An archaic adverb meaning 'gladly,' 'willingly,' or 'readily.' It was used in older English, often in the phrase 'I would as lief' to express a strong preference or willingness to do something.

1. Willingly or gladlyC2formal

   In a willing or eager manner; gladly.

   Gern

   • He would lief accept the challenge.
   • I would as lief go as stay.
   • She lief offered her assistance.
   • They would lief have remained silent.

   Synonymecheerfullyeagerlyfreelygladlyhappilyreadilywillingly

   Antonymereluctantlyunwillingly