purposefully
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purposefully
- /ˈpɜː.pəs.fə.li/ UK
- /ˈpɝ.pəs.fə.li/ US
adverb more purposefully · most purposefully
- In a purposeful (“resolute, determined”) manner: resolutely, determinedly. I strode purposefully across the room.
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In a purposeful (“intentional”) manner: intentionally, on purpose, purposely, deliberately.
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.
Similar: deliberately, intentionally, purposely, wilfully, willfully
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Closest in meaning: intentionally, purposely, purposively, deliberately, knowingly, consciously, sensibly, decisively, specifically, effectively, determinedly, efficiently, appropriately, voluntarily, wilfully, willingly
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adv in a resolute, determined manner; resolutely
| Español | propositivamente |
|---|---|
| Português | decididamente |
| Français | résolument, décidément |
adv in an intentional manner; intentionally, on purpose
| Español | propositivamente |
|---|---|
| Português | deliberadamente, intencionalmente |
| Français | sciemment, délibérément, intentionnellement |
Talk about this word "purposefully." Wiktionary, via Micwyn, micwyn.com/word/purposefully. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026. purposefully. (n.d.). In Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Retrieved November 6, 2026, from https://micwyn.com/word/purposefully "purposefully." Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Accessed November 6, 2026. https://micwyn.com/word/purposefully.Cite this
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title = {purposefully},
howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
year = {2026},
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urldate = {2026-11-06}
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