DESIGNEDLY

intentionally, deliberately, designedly, on purpose, purposely, advisedly, by choice, by design

(adverb) with intention; in an intentional manner; “he used that word intentionally”; “I did this by choice”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

designedly (comparative more designedly, superlative most designedly)

by design; intentionally; according to plan.

Source: Wiktionary


De*sign"ed*ly, adv.

Definition: By design; purposely; intentionally; -- opposed to accidentally, ignorantly, or inadvertently.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Word of the Day

23 February 2025

BARGAIN

(noun) an advantageous purchase; “she got a bargain at the auction”; “the stock was a real buy at that price”


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Coffee Trivia

The first coffee-house in Mecca dates back to the 1510s. The beverage was in Turkey by the 1530s. It appeared in Europe circa 1515-1519 and was introduced to England by 1650. By 1675 the country had more than 3,000 coffee houses, and coffee had replaced beer as a breakfast drink.

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