intentionally

adverb

in·​ten·​tion·​al·​ly in-ˈten(t)-shə-nᵊl-ē 

-ˈtench-nə-lē

: in an intentional manner : with awareness of what one is doing : purposely

an intentionally vague response

The witness intentionally gave misleading answers to the questions.

The test is intentionally designed to trick students.

Synonyms of intentionally

• deliberately
• purposely

Examples of intentionally in a Sentence

the witness intentionally gave misleading answers to the questions

Recent Examples on the Web

Across 32 screens, imagery by Casper Sejersen played alongside Björk’s voice and Teho Teardo’s soundscape, for an intentionally overwhelming environment. — Amy Francombe, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2026

Existing Jackery ecosystem members will likely appreciate the interconnectivity of the components and panels inside the walled garden, keeping it intentionally simpler with fewer choices. — Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 9 Oct. 2026

The league is concerned about contracts that are vulnerable to manipulation, like field goals where a kicker could intentionally miss or a wide receiver intentionally fumbling a pass. — Contessa Brewer, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026

But even in this serious conversation, Angie can always give us a moment of comic relief (intentionally or not). — Tom Smyth, Vulture, 8 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1673, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for intentionally

• conventionally
• dimensionally
• unintentionally