ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Wittingly

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈwɪtɪŋli/ · Part of speech adverb

Quick meaning: Wittingly is an adverb meaning in a witting manner, intentionally, on purpose.

Meaning

in a witting manner, intentionally, on purpose.

Example Sentences

It muſt be ſo offended, it cannot be els, for heere lyes the poynt, if I drowne my ſelfe wittingly, it argues an act, & an act hath three branches, it is to act, to doe, to performe, or all; ſhe drownd her ſelfe wittingly.

Synonyms for wittingly

Depending on context, synonyms include witfully, knowingly.

Antonyms for wittingly

Common opposites include unwittingly, inadvertently, unknowingly.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include knowingly, intentionally, deliberately, consciously, voluntarily, voluntary.

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