Associations to the word «Lief»

Wiktionary

LIEF, adjective. (archaic) beloved, dear, agreeable
LIEF, adjective. (archaic) willing
LIEF, adverb. (archaic) (except UK dialectal) Readily, willingly.

Dictionary definition

LIEF, adverb. In a willing manner; "this was gladly agreed to"; "I would fain do it".

Wise words

Truthful words are not beautiful; beautiful words are not truthful. Good words are not persuasive; persuasive words are not good.
Lao-Tzu