purposely

adverb

pur·​pose·​ly ˈpər-pəs-lē 

: with a deliberate or express purpose

Synonyms of purposely

• intentionally
• deliberately

Examples of purposely in a Sentence

the real estate agent purposely withheld information that would have discouraged us from buying the property

Recent Examples on the Web

Many entries seem almost purposely crafted to inflame every lingering conservative grievance over the pandemic. — Megan McArdle, Washington Post, 2 Aug. 2026

On the flip side, that might fit better as a non-title feud, so that could mean that at WWE SummerSlam, either Rodriguez or Perez inadvertently, or perhaps purposely, costs Morgan the title. — Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

Milania was charged with simple assault and purposely/knowingly causing a bodily injury, law enforcement previously confirmed. — Julia Moore, PEOPLE, 17 July 2026

Haaland, perhaps purposely for his brand, embodies the Norway of 2026. — Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 10 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

purposely

adverb

pur·​pose·​ly ˈpər-pəs-lē 

: with a clear or known purpose

Legal Definition

purposely

adverb

pur·​pose·​ly

: with a deliberate, conscious, or express purpose : intentionally