purposely

== English == === Etymology === From Middle English purposly; equivalent to purpose +‎ -ly. === Pronunciation === (General American) IPA(key): /ˈpɝpəsli/ (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈpɜːpəsli/ Hyphenation: pur‧pose‧ly === Adverb === purposely (comparative more purposely, superlative most purposely) On purpose; intentionally. Synonyms: deliberately, intentionally, on purpose, (proscribed) purposefully, wilfully, willfully ==== Translations ====