1. Free to do or to grant; having the mind inclined; not opposed in
mind; not choosing to refuse; disposed; not averse; desirous;
consenting; complying; ready.
Felix, willing to show the Jews a pleasure, left Paul bound.
Acts xxiv. 27.
With wearied wings and willing feet.
Milton.
[Fruit] shaken in August from the willing boughs.
Bryant.
2. Received of choice, or without reluctance; submitted to voluntarily;
chosen; desired.
[They] are held, with his melodious harmony, In willing chains and
sweet captivity.
Milton.