[more willing; most willing] 1 : not refusing to do something : ready — followed by to + verb ▪ I'm perfectly willing to try. ▪ They are always willing and eager to help. ▪ We're ready and willing to make the trip. 2 : quick to act or respond : doing something or ready to do something without being persuaded
▪ He was a willing participant in the crime. ▪ willing workers ▪ She's lending a willing hand. 3 : done, made, or given by choice : voluntary
▪ willing obedience ▪ a willing sacrifice
▪ He was a willing participant in the crime. ▪ willing workers ▪ She's lending a willing hand.
▪ willing obedience ▪ a willing sacrifice
God willing — see god
the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak — see 1spirit
— will·ing·ly
/ˈwɪlɪŋli/ adverb
▪ The student acted willingly. ▪ We willingly agreed to the proposal.
/ˈwɪlɪŋli/ adverb ▪ The student acted willingly. ▪ We willingly agreed to the proposal.
— will·ing·ness noun [noncount]
▪ He appreciated her willingness to help.
▪ He appreciated her willingness to help.






