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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For a film to be funny without losing its edge — or worse, feeling intentionally edgy — a punchline has to be both smart and unexpected.
From Salon • Apr. 9, 2026
Jurors concluded that Meta, which owns Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp, and Google, the parent company of YouTube, had intentionally built addictive social media platforms that harmed her mental health.
From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026
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
It’s not like I’m intentionally zoning out, but somehow I can’t land myself in the conversation.
From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman
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