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Purposely

🔄 Synonyms of "Purposely"

7 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

WordDefinition
deliberatelyIntentionally, or after deliberation; not accidentally.
intentionallyIn an intentional manner; on purpose.
by designa 1982 Canadian comedy-drama film.
advisedlyWith intentionality, and deliberately, usually also with a connotation of due consideration and wise choosing.
on purposethe twelfth studio album by American country music artist Clint Black.
designedlyBy design; intentionally; according to plan.
by choicewith intention; in an intentional manner

↔️ Antonyms of "Purposely"

Words with the opposite meaning.

WordDefinition
unexpectedlyIn an unexpected manner.
unintentionallyWithout meaning to, in an unintentional manner, not intentionally.
accidentallyUnintentionally.
circumstantiallyIn respect to circumstances; not essentially; accidentally.
by chancewithout advance planning

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Purposely"

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WordDefinition
designedlyBy design; intentionally; according to plan.
intentionallyIn an intentional manner; on purpose.
deliberatelyIntentionally, or after deliberation; not accidentally.
advisedlyWith intentionality, and deliberately, usually also with a connotation of due consideration and wise choosing.
by designa 1982 Canadian comedy-drama film.
by choicewith intention; in an intentional manner
on purposethe twelfth studio album by American country music artist Clint Black.
deliberateverbDone on purpose; intentional.
purposefullyIn a purposeful (“intentional”) manner: intentionally, on purpose, purposely, deliberately.
purposivelyIn a purposive manner.
consciouslyIn a conscious manner; knowingly, volitionally.
knowinglyWith knowledge of all relevant facts.
expresslyIn an express or explicit manner; in a clear or specific manner.
explicitlyIn an explicit manner.
specificallyIn a specific manner, applying to or naming a particular thing or things, expressly, explicitly.
speciallyFor a special purpose, person, or occasion.
voluntarilyIn a voluntary manner.
specialnounDistinguished by a unique, particular, or unusual quality.
wilfullyDeliberately, on purpose.
willinglyOf one’s own free will; freely and spontaneously.

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