fain

[feɪn]

fain Definition

• 1. gladly or willingly
• 2. with pleasure or eagerness

Using fain: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "fain" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  I would fain go with you to the party.

• Example

  She was fain to admit that she had made a mistake.

• Example

  He was fain to leave early because of his headache.

fain Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for fain

• willingly
• gladly
• eagerly
• happily
• enthusiastically

Antonyms for fain

• unwillingly
• reluctantly
• displeased

Phrases with fain

• fain of heart

  lacking courage or confidence

  Example

  She is fain of heart and doesn't like to take risks.

• fain to believe

  willing to believe something, often without evidence

  Example

  He was fain to believe that his friend was telling the truth.

• fain to do something

  willing or eager to do something

  Example

  She was fain to help her neighbor with the gardening.

Origins of fain

from Old English 'fægen', meaning 'glad, joyful'

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Summary: fain in Brief

'Fain' [feɪn] means 'gladly or willingly' and is used to express eagerness or pleasure. It comes from Old English and is an adverb. Examples include 'I would fain go with you to the party' and 'She was fain to admit that she had made a mistake.' Phrases include 'fain of heart,' meaning lacking courage, and 'fain to believe,' meaning willing to believe something without evidence.