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willfullyin a deliberate and intentional way, especially when causing harm or going against rules

Part of speech: ADVERB

Definition: in a deliberate and intentional way, especially when causing harm or going against rules

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈwɪlfəli/

Korean meaning: 고의로, 의도적으로 (특히 해를 끼치거나 규칙을 어길 때)

Korean pronunciation: **윌**풀리

Example Sentences

  • The cat willfully knocked over the vase while maintaining eye contact with its owner.
  • She willfully violated the company policy despite multiple warnings.
  • The toddler willfully threw his vegetables on the floor for the third time.

willfully

ADVERB

//ˈwɪlfəli//

in a deliberate and intentional way, especially when causing harm or going against rules

willfully concept
💡 Concept

in a deliberate and intentional way, especially when causing harm or going against rules

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willfully rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

He climbs willfully while she ascends carefully and skillfully!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈwɪlfəli/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈwɪlfəli/

🌳Etymology

Rootwill
Suffix--fully

Origin

will(의지) + ful(가득한) + ly(부사)의 조합으로, '의지가 가득하게', 즉 '고의적으로'라는 의미가 되었습니다.

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🎵Rhyme

skillfullycarefullypeacefully
skillfully
carefully
peacefully

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The cat willfully knocked over the vase while maintaining eye contact with its owner.

She willfully violated the company policy despite multiple warnings.

😄 Fun example

The toddler willfully threw his vegetables on the floor for the third time.

He was accused of willfully withholding important evidence.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

deliberatelyintentionallypurposelyknowinglyconsciously

Antonyms

accidentallyunintentionallyinadvertently

Related

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