intentionally

American  

[in-ten-shuh-nl-ee] / ɪnˈtɛn ʃə nl i /

adverb

1. 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.

2. 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.

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Other Word Forms

• subintentionally adverb

Etymology

Origin of intentionally

intentional ( def. ) + -ly

Example Sentences

Wode Maya declared that it was not a ''blouse'', and that ''the president is intentionally promoting the local garment industry both within and beyond our borders''.

From BBC

Last month’s uptick came as China’s central bank recently signaled its tolerance for a stronger yuan amid criticism that Beijing is intentionally devaluing the Chinese currency, also known as renminbi, to boost exports.

From The Wall Street Journal

Zumthor’s building design, which includes overhanging canopies, intentionally creates shade with outdoor events in mind, the executive explained.

From Los Angeles Times

School-choice advocates say the states’ role is intentionally simple and limited.

From The Wall Street Journal

This was something I could hardly admit to myself, let alone her, so I intentionally stalled my progress to have a reason to come back.

From Literature

Related Words

• deliberately
• willfully