Antonyms for purposefully


Grammar : Adv
Spell : pur-puh s-fuh l
Phonetic Transcription : ˈpɜr pəs fəl


Definition of purposefully

Origin :
  • 1835, from purpose (n.) + -ful. Related: Purposefully.
  • As in on purpose : adv done of one's own free will
  • As in seriously : adv not humorously
  • As in busily : adv actively; intently
  • As in vigorously : adv energetically
  • As in firmly : adv with determination
Example sentences :
  • Then the figure moved forward again, cautiously, purposefully.
  • Extract from : « The Monster » by S. M. Tenneshaw
  • Every word was purposefully clear, and at the end she paused invitingly.
  • Extract from : « Sonia Married » by Stephen McKenna
  • He came quickly and purposefully, and he was Mr. Schultz—none other.
  • Extract from : « The Incredible Honeymoon » by E. Nesbit
  • He had walked steadily and purposefully, with some definite destination in mind.
  • Extract from : « The Caves of Fear » by John Blaine
  • He set off for his office, moving quickly, purposefully, head up.
  • Extract from : « Makers » by Cory Doctorow
  • It is well to sleep intelligently, purposefully, knowing what you do it for.
  • Extract from : « The Science of Being Well » by Wallace Delois Wattles
  • Purposefully, therefore, he carried out his original purpose.
  • Extract from : « The Guarded Heights » by Wadsworth Camp
  • How could they have modified life, bent it purposefully to its greatest fulfilment?
  • Extract from : « The Hidden Places » by Bertrand W. Sinclair
  • It's as if scientific discussions have often been led astray—as if purposefully—as if by something directive, hovering over them.
  • Extract from : « The Book of the Damned » by Charles Fort
  • Its progress will be intelligent only when it works rationally and purposefully upon the problems with which it is confronted.
  • Extract from : « The Next Step » by Scott Nearing

Synonyms for purposefully

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