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willinglyin a ready, eager, or prepared manner; without reluctance

Part of speech: ADVERB

Definition: in a ready, eager, or prepared manner; without reluctance

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈwɪlɪŋli/

Korean meaning: 기꺼이, 자발적으로, 선뜻

Korean pronunciation: **윌**링리

Example Sentences

  • My dog willingly sits through my terrible karaoke sessions, proving true friendship.
  • He willingly worked overtime to complete the important project.
  • She willingly gave up her weekend to help organize the charity event.

willingly

ADVERB

//ˈwɪlɪŋli//

in a ready, eager, or prepared manner; without reluctance

willingly concept
💡 Concept

A teenager willingly volunteers for the dirtiest garden work with enthusiasm

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willingly rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

She leaps willingly, falling thrillingly!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈwɪlɪŋli/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈwɪlɪŋli/

🌳Etymology

Rootwill
Suffix--ingly

Origin

From Old English 'willan' meaning 'to wish or desire,' combined with the adverbial suffix '-ly' which converts adjectives to adverbs. The word evolved through Middle English to express the manner of doing something with willingness.

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🎵Rhyme

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My dog willingly sits through my terrible karaoke sessions, proving true friendship.

He willingly worked overtime to complete the important project.

She willingly gave up her weekend to help organize the charity event.

😄 Fun example

I willingly eat my vegetables now, unlike when I was five and hid them under mashed potatoes.

Students willingly stayed after class to discuss the fascinating lecture.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

gladlyeagerlyvoluntarilyreadilycheerfully

Antonyms

reluctantlyunwillinglygrudgingly

Related

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