WILLINGLY: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for WILLINGLY?

Need another word that means the same as “willingly”? Find 3 synonyms and 30 related words for “willingly” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Willingly” are: volitionally, voluntarily, by choice

Willingly as an Adverb

Definitions of "Willingly" as an adverb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “willingly” as an adverb can have the following definitions:

• Readily; of one's own free will.
• In a willing manner.

Synonyms of "Willingly" as an adverb (3 Words)

by choice	In reserve; not for immediate use.
volitionally	In a willing manner.
voluntarily	Of one’s own free will. He voluntarily attended a police station.

Usage Examples of "Willingly" as an adverb

• She went willingly.
• I willingly accept.

Associations of "Willingly" (30 Words)

act	Take action do something. I acted dumb at first.
amenable	Liable to answer to a higher authority. The tumor was not amenable to surgical treatment.
apt	(usually followed by `to’) naturally disposed toward. He is apt to lose.
cheerfully	In a way that inspires feelings of happiness. He cheerfully admits to being the wrong side of fifty.
compliant	Disposed or willing to comply. The conversion of the gel to a much less compliant rigid glass.
deservedly	In the way that is deserved; rightfully. A deservedly popular sitcom.
discretionary	Not earmarked; available for use as needed. Discretionary income.
disposed	Usually followed by to naturally disposed toward. He is favourably disposed towards the proposals.
enjoin	Instruct or urge (someone) to do something. He was enjoined from using the patent.
fain	Having made preparations. I am weary and would fain get a little rest.
given	Specified or stated. Given the engine s condition it is a wonder that it started.
gladly	In a willing manner. This was gladly agreed to.
greet	Express greetings upon meeting someone. Some of the customers greeted the barman in Gaelic.
happily	In a happy way. Happily today s situation is very different.
inclined	At an angle to the horizontal or vertical position. An inclined ramp.
luckily	It is fortunate that. Luckily for me it s worked out.
minded	Naturally disposed toward. I am not minded to answer any questions.
obedience	Observance of a monastic rule. Obedience to moral standards.
obedient	Dutifully complying with the commands or instructions of those in authority. Obedient children.
obey	Behave in accordance with (a general principle, natural law, etc. The universe was complex but it obeyed certain rules.
partiality	Unfair bias in favour of one person or thing; favouritism. Miller s partiality for flowering shrubs is evident.
participation	The action of taking part in something. Participation in chapel activities.
prone	Lying flat, especially face downwards. A prone position.
submission	Something (manuscripts or architectural plans and models or estimates or works of art of all genres etc.) submitted for the judgment of others (as in a competition. A written submission to the UN.
submissive	Abjectly submissive characteristic of a slave or servant S H Adams. She has become submissive and subservient.
thankfully	Let us be thankful that. He accepted thankfully my apologies.
tractable	Easily managed (controlled or taught or molded. Trying to make the mathematics tractable.
volitional	Relating to the use of one’s will. Acceptance is a volitional act.
voluntary	Under the conscious control of the brain. A voluntary confession.
willing	The act of making a choice. Willing and prompt obedience.