expression, adverb
at will; as one pleases; freely
Adverbial phrase meaning to do something exactly as one wishes, without restriction. Often used with verbs of action or control.
彼は部下を意のままに動かした。
He moved his subordinates at will.
魔法使いは火を意のままに操る。
The wizard manipulates fire at will.
Similar meaning, but 思いのまま focuses on acting according to one's thoughts or desires, while 意のままに emphasizes control and will.
A four-character compound meaning 'freely, at will', often used as a na-adjective or adverb. 意のままに is more literary and emphasizes the will of the subject.
Phrase composed of 意 (い, 'mind, will'), the possessive particle の, まま ('as it is, state'), and the adverbial particle に. Literally 'in the state of one's will'.