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
Thousands of lawsuits claim social media platforms intentionally addict young users, causing mental health issues.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026
In March, jurors in California found both Meta, and the owner of YouTube Google had intentionally built addictive social media platforms that harmed the mental health of a young woman.
From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026
Two outs later, Suter intentionally walked Julio Rodríguez.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026
My military garrison cap was intentionally a size too big, forcing me to keep my head up, walking taller with every step.
From "The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates" by Wes Moore
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