Definition of PURPOSELY

purposely

Meanings

Adverb

  • with intention; in an intentional manner

Adv

  • On purpose; intentionally.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English purposly; equivalent to purpose + -ly.

Synonyms

advisedly, by choice, by design, deliberately, designedly, intentionally, on purpose, purposefully[proscribed]]>, wilfully, willfully

Scrabble Score: 16

purposely is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
purposely is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
purposely is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 19

purposely is a valid Words With Friends word