purposeful
PUR-puhs-fuhl
Purposeful (adj) means having a clear intention or goal; determined. Example: “She walked with a purposeful stride toward the exit.”
adj
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Having a clear intention or goal; determined.
"She walked with a purposeful stride toward the exit."
"His purposeful approach to negotiations impressed the board."
How to use purposeful
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishActing with clear intent and determination, rather than aimlessly.
Common pairings
purposeful stride
purposeful action
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more purposeful
- Superlative
- most purposeful
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Etymology
From purpose plus the adjective suffix -ful.
Synonyms
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purposeless
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Rhymes for purposeful
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What does “purposeful” mean?
The word “purposeful” means having a clear intention or goal; determined. In plain terms, acting with clear intent and determination, rather than aimlessly.
How do you pronounce “purposeful”?
“Purposeful” is pronounced PUR-puhs-fuhl (/ˈpɝ.pəs.fəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “purposeful” in a sentence?
Here is “purposeful” used in a sentence: “She walked with a purposeful stride toward the exit.”
What is another word for “purposeful”?
Words with a similar meaning to “purposeful” include intentional and purposive.
What part of speech is “purposeful”?
“Purposeful” is an adjective.
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