adv.
In a willing manner; with free will; without reluctance; cheerfully. Chaucer.
The condition of that people is not so much to be envied as some would willingly represent it.Addison.
willingly
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adverb
- Of one's own free will: freely, spontaneously, voluntarily, willfully. Idioms: of one's own accord, on one's own volition. See willing/unwilling.
- It is so; as you say or ask: absolutely, agreed, all right, assuredly, aye, gladly, indubitably, roger, undoubtedly, unquestionably, yea, yes. Informal OK, uh-huh, yeah, yep. Slang right on. See affirm/deny/argue.
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The adverb has one meaning:
Meaning #1:
in a willing manner
Synonym: volitionally
Antonym: unwillingly (meaning #1)
Derived from adjective: willing (meaning #1)
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