adv

purposefully

PUR-puhs-fuh-lee

Purposefully (adv) means In a determined, focused manner. Example: “He worked purposefully through the pile of paperwork.”

adv

In a determined, focused manner.

"He worked purposefully through the pile of paperwork."

Intentionally; deliberately.

"She purposefully avoided mentioning the accident."

How to use purposefully

Learner’s notes

In 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

purposely →

more purposefully comparative, most purposefully superlative

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From purposeful plus the adverb suffix -ly.

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What does “purposefully” mean?

The word “purposefully” means in a determined, focused manner. In plain terms, deliberately, or with clear determination.

How do you pronounce “purposefully”?

“Purposefully” is pronounced PUR-puhs-fuh-lee (/ˈpɝ.pəs.fə.li/ in IPA).

How do you use “purposefully” in a sentence?

Here is “purposefully” used in a sentence: “He worked purposefully through the pile of paperwork.”

What part of speech is “purposefully”?

“Purposefully” is an adverb.

How many meanings does “purposefully” have?

“Purposefully” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: in a determined, focused manner.