Consentingly

Part of speech: adverb

Definitions

1. In a way that demonstrates mutual approval or agreement for an action or decision
2. By showing both understanding and willingness to allow something to happen or be done
3. Acting with willing approval or agreement toward an action or decision

Etymology: "Consentingly" is a plain English formation: the adjective "consenting" (agreeing, or allowing something to happen) with the suffix "-ly," which turns an adjective into an adverb describing the manner in which something is done. So "consentingly" describes acting in the manner of someone who agrees, which is why its sense leans toward willing, mutual agreement rather than mere permission. The base word "consent" comes from Latin "consentire," meaning to feel or think together, from "con-" (together) and "sentire" (to feel), the same root behind "sense" and "sentiment." The shared idea of feeling in harmony is what gives the family its sense of agreement.

Synonyms: agreeably, willingly

Antonyms: reluctantly, unwillingly