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.