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.
Examples of intentionally in a Sentence
the witness intentionally gave misleading answers to the questions
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If your vision of this country mostly includes beach trips and busy cities, this is your chance to be bold, explore more intentionally, and experience the authentic Spain that exists beyond the typical tourist stops.
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Spain Tourism, Miami Herald, 12 Nov. 2025
The layout is intentionally adaptable.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 12 Nov. 2025
About 20% of human resource professionals said their RTO mandates were intentionally meant to reduce headcount.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 11 Nov. 2025
The vibe is intentionally unfussy.
—Keith Flanagan, Architectural Digest, 11 Nov. 2025
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Spain Tourism, Miami Herald, 12 Nov. 2025
The layout is intentionally adaptable.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 12 Nov. 2025
About 20% of human resource professionals said their RTO mandates were intentionally meant to reduce headcount.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 11 Nov. 2025
The vibe is intentionally unfussy.
—Keith Flanagan, Architectural Digest, 11 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for intentionally
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“Intentionally.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intentionally. Accessed 17 Nov. 2025.
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