willingly

/ˈwɪlɪŋli/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Meaning · English

Of one’s own free will; freely and spontaneously.

Adverb

Examples

Now this is a process of the mind or thought, of which I would willingly know the foundation.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “willingly” mean?

Of one’s own free will; freely and spontaneously.

Is “willingly” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.