purposely

Definitions

In a way that is done on purpose; intentionally.

With a specific goal or objective in mind.

Examples

She purposely left her umbrella at home because she wanted to walk in the rain.

He did not make a mistake; he purposely ignored the instructions to see what would happen.

The author purposely used ambiguous language to make the reader question the protagonist's motives.

Synonyms

intentionally deliberately knowingly consciously willfully designedly advisedly

Antonyms

accidentally unintentionally inadvertently unwittingly unconsciously casually randomly