Definition of Fain

1. Adjective. Having made preparations. "Prepared to take risks"

Exact synonyms: Disposed, Inclined, Prepared
Similar to: Willing
Derivative terms: Preparedness

2. Adverb. In a willing manner. "I would fain do it"
Exact synonyms: Gladly, Lief
Partainyms: Glad

Definition of Fain

1. a. Well-pleased; glad; apt; wont; fond; inclined.

2. adv. With joy; gladly; -- with wold.

3. v. t. & i. To be glad ; to wish or desire.

Definition of Fain

1. Adjective. (archaic) Well-pleased; glad; apt; wont; fond; inclined. ¹

2. Adjective. (archaic) Satisfied; contented. ¹

3. Adverb. (archaic) With joy; gladly. ¹

4. Verb. (archaic) To be delighted or glad; to rejoice ¹

5. Verb. (archaic) To gladden ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Fain

1. glad [adj FAINER, FAINEST] - See also: glad

Lexicographical Neighbors of Fain

failing
failingly
failings
faille
failles
failover
failovers
failproof
fails
failsafe
failure
failure rate
failure to thrive
failureproof
failures
fain (current term)
fainaigue
fainaigued
fainaigues
fainaiguing
faine
faineance
faineances
faineant
faineants
fained
fainer
faines
fainest
faining

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