Willingly: meaning, definitions and examples

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willingly

[ ˈwɪlɪŋli ]

^{Context #1}

in a positive manner

In a way that shows you are happy to do something; with a positive attitude and without reluctance.

Synonyms

eagerly, readily, voluntarily

Examples of usage

She willingly agreed to help out with the project.
He willingly volunteered to stay late and finish the work.

^{Context #2}

having the desire to do something

Having a desire to do something; inclined or ready to do something without being forced or compelled.

Synonyms

eager, enthusiastic, keen

Examples of usage

A willing participant in the study.
She was a willing listener to his stories.

Translations

Translations of the word "willingly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 de boa vontade

🇮🇳 स्वेच्छा से

🇩🇪 freiwillig

🇮🇩 dengan sukarela

🇺🇦 охоче

🇵🇱 chętnie

🇯🇵 喜んで

🇫🇷 volontiers

🇪🇸 de buena gana

🇹🇷 isteyerek

🇰🇷 기꺼이

🇸🇦 برغبة

🇨🇿 ochotně

🇸🇰 ochotne

🇨🇳 心甘情愿地

🇸🇮 z veseljem

🇮🇸 af fúsum og frjálsum vilja

🇰🇿 қалауымен

🇬🇪 ხალისით

🇦🇿 məmnuniyyətlə

🇲🇽 de buena gana

Word origin

The word 'willingly' originated from the Middle English word 'willingli', which is a combination of 'willing' and the suffix '-li'. The term has been in use since the 14th century to describe actions done with readiness and without reluctance. Over time, the word has retained its meaning of voluntary action and positive attitude.

See also: unwillingness, wilful, will, willful, willing, willow, willpower.