wittingly

adverb

Definition of wittinglynext
as in intentionally
with full awareness of what one is doing whether he hurt her feelings wittingly or unwittingly isn't important; he should still apologize

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Recent Examples of wittingly The widow Ruth, who wittingly convinces a man to marry her in order to continue the lineage of her mother-in-law, Naomi. — Christy Cobb, The Conversation, 16 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wittingly
  1. intentionally
  2. deliberately
  3. purposely
Adverb
  • This full-circle debut is a bit of a Bali redo for Regent, and a very intentionally planned one at that, having been in the works since 2009, when the owner (who also owns two Holiday Inn Resorts on the island) purchased the land.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Oct. 2026
  • There’s a sense that Cyrus was intentionally pushing herself sonically, and that experimentation is one of the most interesting parts of the album.
    — Christopher Claxton, Billboard, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of intentionally
Adverb
  • Freedom argued Wilson should have been ejected under Rule 12A, Section V of the WNBA rulebook, which says any player, coach, trainer or other team bench member who deliberately enters the spectator stands during a game will be automatically ejected.
    — Jackson Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Prosecutors sought to prove Clancy deliberately killed the children and knew the difference between right and wrong at the time.
    — Nicole Acosta, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of deliberately
Adverb
  • It was covered in ash, as if it had been washed, dried, then purposely covered in soot.
    — Alex Gurley, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2026
  • The Next Chapters Bookhouse was purposely named to reflect the couple’s new chapter together.
    — Pamela Brown, Hartford Courant, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of purposely

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