WILLING


Meaning of WILLING in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈwi-liŋ ]

adjective

Date: 14th century

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

Synonyms: see voluntary

• will·ing·ly -liŋ-lē adverb

• will·ing·ness noun

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.