designedly

adverb

Definition of designedlynext
as in intentionally
with full awareness of what one is doing the puzzle was designedly difficult to decipher

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for designedly
  1. intentionally
  2. deliberately
  3. purposely
Adverb
  • An intentionally undone braid cascaded down her back and added to the ensemble’s storytelling.
    — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 15 July 2026
  • It was intentionally marketed towards families with young children and its hunting and fishing lodge aesthetic, while not reflecting any specific Disney movies, is in line with the slightly kitsch design of many of the company’s resorts.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026
Definition of intentionally
Adverb
  • During the reception, the atmosphere was deliberately informal.
    — Stefania Conrieri, Vanity Fair, 15 July 2026
  • Kaley’s case was a first-of-its-kind lawsuit, and the verdict could influence the outcome of thousands of similar lawsuits accusing social media companies of deliberately causing harm.
    — Kaitlyn Huamani, Fortune, 15 July 2026
Definition of deliberately
Adverb
  • However, Schettino later vehemently denied purposely getting onto a lifeboat and leaving his crew.
    — Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026
  • Haaland, perhaps purposely for his brand, embodies the Norway of 2026.
    — Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 10 July 2026
Definition of purposely
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“Designedly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/designedly. Accessed 18 Jul. 2026.

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