adv
purposefully
PUR-puhs-fuh-lee
adv
1
In a determined, focused manner.
"He worked purposefully through the pile of paperwork."
2
Intentionally; deliberately.
"She purposefully avoided mentioning the accident."
How to Use Purposefully
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDeliberately, or with clear determination.
Common mistake
Overlaps with "purposely" (on purpose) but also carries a sense of determined focus that "purposely" lacks.
Easily confused with
Word Forms
more purposefully comparative, most purposefully superlative
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Etymology
From purposeful plus the adverb suffix -ly.