intentionally
Americanadverb
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on purpose; with conscious intent.
Intentionally weakening standards is shortsighted and unethical to the extreme.
The hives are constructed out of a light-colored wood finished in a color intentionally reminiscent of honey.
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with deliberate consciousness or focus.
Our hope is that people with opposing points of view will engage intentionally over coffee, or better yet, a meal together.
Other Word Forms
- subintentionally adverb
Etymology
Origin of intentionally
Example Sentences
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Two outs later, Suter intentionally walked Julio Rodríguez.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026
State Farm has said it strongly rejects allegations that it intentionally underpays or denies claims.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026
A Los Angeles jury determined last month that Meta and Google intentionally designed their social-media platforms to be addictive, harming the mental health of a plaintiff in childhood.
From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026
Some historians believe that the treason count was intentionally added by the prosecutors to tie the hands of Gov. Henry Wise, who had expressed some admiration for Brown’s courage and integrity.
From Slate • Apr. 2, 2026
I didn't know I would have to root my feet in place so intentionally, just to make sure I didn't run away.
From "Girl in the Blue Coat" by Monica Hesse
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