Meaning & Definition of Purposely in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: In a way that is intended or planned.

  Example Sentence: She purposely ignored his calls.

• Definition: For a specific purpose.

  Example Sentence: The meeting was set up purposely to discuss the new policy.

Etymology

Origin: Derived from 'purpose' + '-ly' indicating manner.

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• on purpose: Done with intention, rather than accidentally.
• for a reason: Done for a specific purpose.
• with intent: Done deliberately.

Translations

• Spanish: intencionadamente

• French: délibérément

• German: absichtlich

• Russian: намеренно

Related Words

• purpose: The reason for which something is done or created.

• intent: The intention or objective behind an action.

Slang Meanings of purposely

• Meaning: On the real

  Example Sentence: He did that on the real, like he was really trying to show off.

• Meaning: With malice aforethought

  Example Sentence: She was out here acting with malice aforethought when she spilled the tea.