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ἀσμένως

asménōs

G780 adverb

SILEX Entry

Definition

With pleasure, gladly, joyfully; denotes a positive emotional disposition while performing an action, often expressing willingness, welcome, or eagerness. The adverb signals enjoyment or delight in what is done, highlighting the subject's attitude of alacrity or willingness.

Semantic Range

with pleasure, gladly, willingly, joyfully, with satisfaction, with willingness, with delight

Root / Etymology

From the adjective ἀσμένος (glad, pleased, willing), itself of uncertain origin, possibly related to the verb ἥδομαι (to take pleasure, to rejoice). The adverbial ending -ως forms manner adverbs from adjectives.

Historical & Contextual Notes

The term ἀσμένως is relatively rare in extant Greek literature but appears in Koine contexts, including the New Testament (e.g., Philemon 1:14), to convey actions performed with pleasure or enthusiasm. In earlier classical Greek, the adjective ἀσμένος already signified willingness or gladness. Unlike adverbs such as προθύμως (readily, eagerly) or μετὰ χαρᾶς (with joy), ἀσμένως focuses on an internal sense of satisfaction or pleasure rather than outward celebratory joy, although overlap exists contextually. Standard English translations ("gladly," "willingly," "with pleasure") are generally adequate but may not fully capture the sense of inward pleasure or heartfelt willingness implied in Greek usage.

Original Strong's Gloss (1890)

adverb from a derivative of the base of ἡδονή; with pleasure:--gladly.

Root Family

ἀσμένως (asménōs) — to be glad, to be willing, to be pleased

Root ἀσμέν- to be glad, to be willing, to be pleased

Word Forms

1 distinct form

SIDANCE Surface Transliteration Morphology Common SIBI-P1 SIBI-P2 Occurrences
G780-01 ἀσμένως asmenos ADV gladly with glad willingness with glad willingness 1

Occurrences in Scripture

1 occurrence

SIDANCE Reference Word Transliteration Morphology Common SIBI-P1 SIBI-P2
G780-01 Acts 21:17 ἀσμένως asmenos ADV gladly with glad willingness with glad willingness
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