Done with good intentions or willingness; showing a favorable and cooperative attitude.
Combination of 'good' (Old English 'god') and 'willy' (from 'will', meaning voluntary or intentional). The form suggests something done with genuine good intentions rather than obligation.
This archaic word captures a concept modern English now handles awkwardly—we'd say 'well-meaning' or 'willing' separately, but 'goodwilly' packed both ideas into one adjective, showing how word economy evolves as languages simplify.
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