willing

will·ing

adjective \ˈwi-liŋ\

Definition of WILLING

1

: inclined or favorably disposed in mind : ready <willing and eager to help>

2

: prompt to act or respond <lending a willing hand>

3

: done, borne, or accepted by choice or without reluctance <a willing sacrifice>

4

: of or relating to the will or power of choosing : volitional

— will·ing·ly \-liŋ-lē\ adverb

— will·ing·ness noun

Examples of WILLING

1. He was a willing participant in the crime.
2. She's lending a willing hand.

First Known Use of WILLING

14th century

Related to WILLING

Synonyms

amenable, disposed, fain, game, glad, inclined, minded, ready

Antonyms

disinclined, unamenable, unwilling

Related Words

predisposed, prone; accommodating, agreeable, compliant, cooperative, obedient, obliging, submissive; favorable, receptive; prepared, prompt, quick, responsive, swift; desirous, eager, enthused, enthusiastic, excited

Near Antonyms

averse, loath (also loth or loathe), reluctant, reticent

See Synonym Discussion at voluntary

Rhymes with WILLING

billing, drilling, filling, killing, milling, schilling, shilling, twilling