purposeful
Americanadjective
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having a definite purpose in view
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fixed in one's purpose; determined
Usage
Purposefully is sometimes wrongly used where purposely is meant: he had purposely (not purposefully ) left the door unlocked
Other Word Forms
- purposefully adverb
- purposefulness noun
Etymology
Origin of purposeful
Example Sentences
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They stay engaged, purposeful, and connected to their communities well into old age.
From MarketWatch
They were etherealized through delicate pastels, and while Brundage created images to appeal to the male gaze, she also could portray women as purposeful agents rather than passive victims.
Bradley Cooper’s two previous efforts as director — “A Star Is Born” and “Maestro” — had the air of purposeful masterworks, looking to make bold, sweeping statements about life and art.
From Los Angeles Times
Encourage relationship-building by organizing purposeful activities that help teams and the groups that support them get to know each other better.
Use turf grass to mark the space you’ll use for throwing Frisbees and having parties, but allow the rest of your land to do something more beautiful and purposeful.
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