What is another word for willingly?
354 synonyms found
Pronunciation:
[ wˈɪlɪŋlɪ], [ wˈɪlɪŋlɪ], [ w_ˈɪ_l_ɪ_ŋ_l_ɪ]
Willingly is a common English word that describes an action performed without resistance or reluctance. There are numerous synonyms for willingly that can be used in different contexts. Eagerly, gladly, readily, enthusiastically, and wholeheartedly are few of the synonyms that can replace the word willingly. The word voluntarily also closely matches the meaning of willingly. Purposefully and intentionally add an element of intention that willingly might lack. For example, one might go willingly to a meeting, but they might purposefully and intentionally prepare for it. Ultimately, it is important to choose the synonym that best suits the tone, context and desired meaning of your sentence or writing.
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Similar words for willingly:
- freely (adjective)
- agreeably (adverb)
- cheerfully (adverb)
- compliantly (adverb)
- gladly (adverb)
- openly (adverb)
- rather (adverb)
- servilely (adverb)
- willingly (adverb)
- eagerly (adverb)
- favorably (adverb)
- happily (adverb)
- readily (adverb)
- uh-huh (adverb)
- voluntarily (adverb)
- yes (adverb)
Synonyms for Willingly:
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adj.
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adv.
• agreeably- Acquiescently ,
- Concordantly ,
- co-operatively ,
- congenially ,
- consensually ,
- empathetically ,
- harmoniously ,
- understandingly .
- ardently ,
- beatifically ,
- blissfully ,
- blithely ,
- cheerily ,
- delightedly ,
- delightfully ,
- ecstatically ,
- enchantedly ,
- felicitously ,
- genially ,
- gleefully ,
- jocundly ,
- jovially ,
- joyfully ,
- joyously ,
- paradisiacally ,
- pleasingly ,
- pleasurably ,
- rapturously ,
- with good grace ,
- zestfully ,
- lovingly ,
- pleasantly .
- artlessly ,
- blatantly ,
- brazenly ,
- flagrantly ,
- forthrightly ,
- in broad daylight ,
- in the open ,
- unabashedly ,
- unashamedly ,
- under one's nose ,
- wantonly ,
- warts and all ,
- without pretense ,
- in full view ,
- in public ,
- ingenuously ,
- naturally .
- alternately ,
- alternatively ,
- as a matter of choice ,
- by preference ,
- in lieu of ,
- in preference ,
- just as soon ,
- more readily ,
- more willingly ,
- much sooner .
- attendantly ,
- complaisantly ,
- deferentially ,
- docilely ,
- dutifully ,
- humbly ,
- menially ,
- slavishly ,
- subordinately ,
- subserviently .
- Amenably ,
- adaptably ,
- cooperatively ,
- earnestly ,
- flexibly ,
- malleably ,
- persuadably ,
- pliably ,
- pliantly ,
- readily ,
- receptively ,
- susceptibly ,
- tamely ,
- tractably .
- at drop a hat ,
- at drop hat ,
- at drop of a hat ,
- at the drop a hat ,
- at the drop hat ,
- at the drop of hat ,
- in jiffy ,
- nothing it ,
- nothing to it ,
- piece cake ,
- quick as wink ,
- swimmingly ,
- without delay .
Other synonyms:
- Roger ,
- YEP ,
- agreed ,
- cheerfully ,
- favorably ,
- indubitably ,
- openly ,
- preferably ,
- right on ,
- uh-huh ,
- voluntarily ,
- willfully ,
- yeah .
- undoubtedly .
- absolutely ,
- yes .
Other relevant words:
• gladly
- at the drop of a hat ,
- like a shot ,
- with good cheer ,
- with open arms ,
- with pleasure ,
- with relish ,
- without demur .
- Aye ,
- Contently ,
- Desirously ,
- Itself ,
- actively ,
- ad libitum ,
- admire ,
- admiring ,
- adore ,
- adroit ,
- affirm ,
- airy ,
- alive ,
- all right ,
- amen ,
- appreciate ,
- as lief ,
- assent ,
- at will ,
- avidly ,
- bank up ,
- be it so ,
- be safe ,
- becoming ,
- by all means ,
- by choice ,
- care ,
- charitably ,
- competent ,
- con amore ,
- conformably ,
- contentedly ,
- defend ,
- deliberately ,
- dexterous ,
- easy ,
- easygoing ,
- enthusiastically ,
- excellent ,
- expanding ,
- fain ,
- faithfully ,
- favourably ,
- first ,
- fleeting ,
- fluent ,
- gamely ,
- general ,
- generously ,
- get ,
- graciously ,
- gratis ,
- gratuitously ,
- guard ,
- happy ,
- heart and soul ,
- heart in hand ,
- heartily ,
- helpfully ,
- hold ,
- idolize ,
- independently ,
- ingenious ,
- intentionally ,
- joyful ,
- keenly ,
- keep ,
- keep alive ,
- keep up ,
- kindly ,
- lief ,
- lightsome ,
- luxuriant ,
- maintain ,
- make safe ,
- mild ,
- natty ,
- neat ,
- nimble ,
- nothing loth ,
- nurse ,
- obligingly ,
- of one's own accord ,
- of own accord ,
- ok ,
- on leave ,
- on own ,
- on purpose ,
- pace ,
- passively ,
- peaceably ,
- prepared ,
- preparedly ,
- preserve ,
- promptly ,
- purposely ,
- rather ,
- refrigerate ,
- rescue ,
- revere ,
- save ,
- soon ,
- support ,
- sustain ,
- take care of ,
- ungrudgingly ,
- unhesitatingly ,
- unrestrained ,
- use ,
- volitionally ,
- willing ,
- with a will ,
- without prompting ,
- wonder ,
- zealously .
- Cravingly ,
- Elatedly ,
- amiably ,
- anticipatorily ,
- approvingly ,
- at drop of hat ,
- at once ,
- beyond a doubt ,
- beyond doubt ,
- breathlessly ,
- buoyantly ,
- devotedly ,
- eagerly ,
- even so ,
- exhilaratingly ,
- expectantly ,
- exultantly ,
- facilely ,
- full tilt ,
- good enough ,
- impatiently ,
- in a jiffy ,
- in no time ,
- just so ,
- lightheartedly ,
- longingly ,
- most assuredly ,
- no sweat ,
- obediently ,
- on one's own ,
- on one's own initiative ,
- optionally ,
- playfully ,
- quick as a wink ,
- slick as whistle ,
- spiritedly ,
- sportively ,
- straight away ,
- thirstily ,
- usefully ,
- very well ,
- with approval ,
- with enthusiasm ,
- with gusto ,
- with one heart ,
- with zeal ,
- without being asked ,
- without difficulty ,
- without hesitation ,
- without prejudice .
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How to use "Willingly" in context?
When we talk about the word "willingly," it is often used as a modifier to describe an act or attitude. In this context, willingly means that the person is choosing to do something willingly.
While most of us would likely prefer to do something that we want to do, sometimes situations force us to do something against our will. For example, if we are in a car and the driver decides to take us to a place we didn't want to go, we may be forced to go there. In the same way, sometimes people are forced to do things against their will.
Paraphrases for Willingly:
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Equivalence
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Adverb
happily, voluntarily.
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Adverb
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Independent
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Other Related
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Adverb
consciously.
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Adverb
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