lief

• Advérbio arcaico que significa 'de bom grado', 'com boa vontade' ou 'com prazer'. Era usado no inglês antigo, frequentemente na frase 'I would as lief' para expressar forte preferência ou disposição para fazer algo.

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.

   Com prazer

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

   Sinônimoscheerfullyeagerlyfreelygladlyhappilyreadilywillingly

   Antônimosreluctantlyunwillingly