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WILLFULLY
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Dictionary entry overview: What does willfully mean?
• WILLFULLY (adverb)
The adverb WILLFULLY has 1 sense:
1. in a willful manner
Familiarity information: WILLFULLY used as an adverb is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
In a willful manner
Synonyms:
wilfully; willfully
Context example:
she had willfully deceived me
Pertainym:
willful (done by design)
Context examples
“And yours,” he replied with a smile, “is willfully to misunderstand them.”
(Pride and Prejudice, by Jane Austen)
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