Willed

adj, verb

adj, verb ·1 syllable ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    simple past and past participle of will form-of, participle, past
Adjective
  1. 1
    Having a document specifying inheritance.
  2. 2
    Having a will (of a specified kind). in-compounds

    "The free-willed subject here is the subject formation enacted by the party who is going to be visited with a fortunate (or unfortunate) legal consequence."

  3. 3
    Brought under the will of another person.

Synonyms

All synonyms
acquiescentagreeableamenableardentcompliantconsenting

Example

More examples

"He was bought up by his strong willed sister."

Etymology

Etymology 1

From will (noun) + -ed.

Etymology 2

See will (verb).

Related phrases

ill-willediron-willedself-willedstrong-willedweak-willed

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