Meaning & use
Purposefully
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In a way that shows determination or a clear sense of purpose.
See it in a sentence
She strode purposefully into the meeting room, ready to make her case.
He purposefully avoided mentioning the mistake to keep morale high.
A note on using this word
Often confused with 'purposely'; 'purposefully' emphasizes determination and intent, while 'purposely' simply means 'on purpose.'
Words with a similar meaning
deliberatelyresolutely
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Words with an opposite meaning
aimlesslycarelessly
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