purposely
word
Definition
In a way that is done on purpose or intentionally, not by accident.
Usage & Nuances
'Purposely' is slightly more formal than 'on purpose', but both mean doing something intentionally. Do not confuse with 'purposefully', which can also mean with determination, not just intention. Common mistake: mixing 'purposely' and 'purposefully'.
Spanish: a propósito - intencionalmentePortuguese (BR): de propósito - intencionalmentePortuguese (PT): propositadamente - intencionalmenteChinese (Simplified): 故意地 - 有意地Chinese (Traditional): 故意地 - 有意地Hindi: जानबूझकर - इरादतनArabic: عن عمد - بقصدBengali: ইচ্ছাকৃতভাবে - জেনে-শুনেRussian: нарочно - умышленноJapanese: わざと - 意図的にVietnamese: cố tình - có chủ ýKorean: 일부러 - 고의로Turkish: bilerek - kastenUrdu: جان بوجھ کر - قصداًIndonesian: dengan sengaja - dengan maksud
Example Sentences
He purposely left the door open.
basic
She purposely ignored my message.
basic
The boy purposely broke the toy.
basic
Are you saying he did it purposely?
natural
She spilled her coffee purposely to leave the meeting.
natural
I don't think he forgot your birthday purposely.
natural