wiling

ˈwaɪlɪŋ

Definition

Definition of wiling - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

readiness

Rare

ready or eager to do something

Rare

She was wiling to help with the project.
The team was wiling to work overtime.
He is always wiling to learn new things.

enthusiastic

keen

Add a suggestion |

Feedback:

Origin of wiling

Old English, willian (to wish, desire)

View all translations of wiling

✨Click below to see the appropriate translations facing each meaning.

French:prêt, ...
German:bereit, ...
Italian:desiderosa, ...
Spanish:dispuesta, ...
Portuguese:disposta, ...
Chinese:愿意, ...
Japanese:喜んで, ...
Arabic:مُسْتَعِد, ...
Hebrew:מוּכָן, ...
Russian:готовая, ...
Ukrainian:готовий, ...
Hindi:उत्सुक, ...
Bengali:ইচ্ছুক, ...
Catalan:disposada, ...
Czech:ochotný, ...
Danish:villig, ...
Dutch:bereid, ...
Greek:πρόθυμος, ...
Hungarian:hajlandó, ...
Khmer:ស្ម័គ្រចិត្ត, ...
Korean:기꺼이, ...
Persian:مشتاق, ...
Polish:chętny, ...
Portuguese (BR):disposta, ...
Romanian:dornic, ...
Swedish:villig, ...
Thai:เต็มใจ, ...
Turkish:istekli, ...
Vietnamese:sẵn sàng, ...

wile

waɪl

Definition of wile - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

trickeryclever or charming trick used to fool someone

She used her wile to get what she wanted.

artifice

ploy

ruse

Verb

tr.

deceitful strategyuse cunning or deceit to achieve a goal

He wiled his way into the exclusive club..

beguile

trick

behaviorentice someone using cunning methods

She wiled him into buying the expensive watch.

beguile

lure

Add a suggestion |

Feedback:

Origin of wile

Old English, wil (trick)

Examples of wile in a sentence

She relied on wile rather than brute force.
She wiled her way into the secret meeting.
They wiled the guards to gain access.
He wiled her into joining the scheme.
They wiled the tourists with promises of adventure.

View all translations of wile

✨Click below to see the appropriate translations facing each meaning.

French:ruse, ruser, ...
German:List, betrügen, ...
Italian:stratagemma, raggirare, ...
Spanish:artimaña, embaucar, ...
Portuguese:artimanha, iludir, ...
Chinese:诡计, 施诡计, ...
Japanese:策略, 騙す, ...
Arabic:حِيلَة, احتال, ...
Hebrew:תַּחְבּוּלָה, לְהַעֲרוֹם, ...
Russian:хитрость, обманывать, ...
Ukrainian:хитрість, обманювати, ...
Hindi:चालाकी, धोखा देना, ...
Bengali:চাতুর্য, প্রতারণা করা, ...
Catalan:astúcia, enganyar, ...
Czech:lest, vylstít, ...
Danish:list, bedrage, ...
Dutch:listenstreek, bedriegen, ...
Greek:πονηριά, εξαπατώ, ...
Hungarian:csel, kijátszani, ...
Khmer:ល្បិចកល, ប្រើល្បិចកល, ...
Korean:술수, 속임수를 쓰다, ...
Persian:حیله, فریب دادن, ...
Polish:podstęp, oszukać, ...
Portuguese (BR):artimanha, iludir, ...
Romanian:vicleșug, a înșela, ...
Swedish:list, lura, ...
Thai:เล่ห์เหลี่ยม, หลอกลวง, ...
Turkish:hile, kandırmak, ...
Vietnamese:mưu mẹo, lừa dối, ...

Browse the dictionary entries starting with “w”:

Discover how Reverso redefines the dictionary

Go beyond “simple words”

100,000 expressions & idioms Understand any expression you come across: from corporate jargon like 💬 touch base or ↩️ circle back to everyday expressions such as 🌊 out of the blue or 🦆 lame duck, as well as idioms like 🍲 spill the beans and 🐎 hold your horses.

40,000 images When you search for a concrete noun or object, images help you grasp the meaning at a glance. Try searching for 🧵 puppytooth, 🎠 merry-go-round, ⚜️ fleur-de-lys, or 💤 bunk bed.

Informal language & slang Everyday conversations are packed with informal expressions and slang. Meanings are clearly tagged, so you'll always know when a word is casual. Look up hangry (😋 hungry + 😡 angry), 😎 rizz, 🕹️ noob, or 🔑 low-key.

Abbreviations & acronyms Quickly decode modern abbreviations and acronyms. Go from IDK to OMG in seconds and stay up to date with popular abbreviations such as 🐐 GOAT, 📜 tl;dr, 👀 POV, or 🖥️ AFK.

Regional usage (US / UK) Reverso highlights regional differences between American and British English. You’ll never have to wonder where a word is commonly used: try lift vs. elevator, courgette vs. zucchini, or popular British slang like dodgy or banter. What’s more, when you search for 'color', you’ll immediately see its British counterpart, 'colour'.

Get more than a simple definition

Translations for each meaning View translations alongside each meaning to see how a word is translated in each context. Simply toggle translations ON and choose among 25+ languages. You can also display the translation of definitions or examples into your native language to deepen your understanding.

Synonyms & related words by meaning View synonyms and related words for each meaning, not just for the word as a whole. This helps you choose the most accurate word for your context. Click the

icon to discover related terms: analogies, antonyms, common collocates, words with same roots, umbrella terms… Try with happening or hunch.

Multiple examples for every meaning Each meaning comes with three real-life examples to show you how the word is used in different contexts. Click the

icon next to the first example to see two additional options and learn to use new vocabulary naturally.

Go from understanding to mastery

Save words for later review Click the

icon to save words you want to revisit. You can also save a specific meaning by clicking on the

icon next to it. For example, you might want to save the word “table” as a verb, which means “to postpone”.

Practice with personalized flashcards Reverso automatically transforms your searches and saved words into personalized flashcards and quizzes, featuring high-quality audio and usage examples. This helps you transform terms you only recognize into words you actually use confidently.

Learn with Netflix, YouTube, and your favorite texts With Reverso Chrome extension, transform movies, TV shows, articles, or song lyrics into an interactive lesson. Look up words and expressions in one click on any website and learn with your favorite content.