willingly

Of one's choosing

Willingly means with readiness or consent, without being forced or reluctant: She willingly shared her notes with the class.

It emphasizes voluntary action—doing something because you choose to, not because you must.

He would willingly have stayed longer.

eagerness

enthusiastically

With eager excitement

ardently · fervently · excitedly · hungrily · readily · happily · gladly · wholeheartedly · passionately · spiritedly

volition

voluntarily

Without external compulsion

intentionally · autonomously · independently · consciously · purposefully · by choice · of one's own accord · uncoerced · unpressured · unforced

consent

voluntarily

Without external compulsion

permissively · approvingly · concurrently · amenably · cooperatively · accommodatingly · obligingly · submissively · yieldingly · tractably

cheerfulness

joyfully

With great pleasure

merrily · lightheartedly · gleefully · blithely · buoyantly · sunnily · brightly · radiantly · contentedly · pleasantly

altruism

selflessly

Without personal gain motive

magnanimously · philanthropically · helpfully · supportively · compassionately · kindly · unstintingly · open-handedly · big-heartedly · humanely

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Opposites
volition and consent

willinglyunwillingly

Without wanting to

involuntarily · against one's will · forcibly · under compulsion · by force

emotional attitude toward action

willinglyreluctantly

With obvious unwillingness

grudgingly · begrudgingly · unwillingly · hesitantly · resentfully

Phrases
Family

willing, unwilling, willingness, unwillingness, unwillingly

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Everyday, not technical · Rated G