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wilfully

/ˈwɪlfəli/ adverb · British & US
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What does wilfully mean?

adverb

Done or done on purpose, intentionally; deliberately.

Example

"She wilfully ignored the warning signs and continued driving."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

Words that share this root

willwillingwillinglyvoluntary

What's another word for wilfully?

intentionallydeliberatelypurposelyknowinglyconsciouslywittingly

What's the opposite of wilfully?

accidentallyunintentionallyunwittingly

Rhymes with wilfully

wilfullyhappilysilentlyvillainly