Fain

Pronunciation: /ˈfeɪn/

Fain (adjective)

  1. happy or willing to do something

Examples

  • She was fain to accept the offer.
  • He was fain to help with the project.

Common collocations: fain to agree, fain to assist, fain accept, fain join

Fain (adverb)

  1. with pleasure or willingness

Examples

  • She would fain join the discussion.
  • He would fain accept the challenge.

Synonyms of Fain

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Fain

  • expressing reluctance or refusal
  • hesitant or not eager