Purposefully
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈpɜː.pəs.fə.li/ · Part of speech adverb
Quick meaning: Purposefully is an adverb meaning In a purposeful (“resolute, determined”) manner: resolutely, determinedly.
Meaning
In a purposeful (“resolute, determined”) manner: resolutely, determinedly.
More Meanings
- In a purposeful (“intentional”) manner: intentionally, on purpose, purposely, deliberately.
Example Sentences
Jones’ sad eyes betray a pervasive pain his purposefully spare dialogue only hints at, while the perfectly cast Brolin conveys hints of playfulness and warmth while staying true to the craggy stoicism at the character’s core.
[C]riminals are purposefully recruiting young, middle-class university students to do their dirty work “because they know they’re honest” and can be trusted to pass on the stolen cash rather than pocketing it all. Plus, students are cash hungry, as lockdown restrictions have squeezed any income from part-time jobs.
Synonyms for purposefully
Depending on context, synonyms include deliberately, intentionally, purposely, wilfully, willfully.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include intentionally, purposely, purposively, deliberately, knowingly, consciously.
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