PURPOSEFULLY

purposefully

(adverb) in a purposeful manner; “he caught the motorcycles in the full glare of his headlights, braked and slipped purposefully out of the car”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

purposefully (comparative more purposefully, superlative most purposefully)

In a purposeful manner.

(proscribed) On purpose, purposely, deliberately.

Source: Wiktionary


PURPOSEFUL

Pur"pose*ful, a.

Definition: Important; material. "Purposeful accounts." Tylor.

– Pur"pose*ful*ly, adv.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Word of the Day

15 January 2025

BEAR

(verb) have rightfully; of rights, titles, and offices; “She bears the title of Duchess”; “He held the governorship for almost a decade”


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