adverb
- on purpose; intentionally
Examples
- She purposely arrived late to avoid the opening speech.
- He purposely left his phone at home to enjoy a quiet day.
- The teacher purposely made the test challenging to prepare students for the final exam.
- They purposely chose a small venue to create an intimate atmosphere.
- I purposely didn’t mention the surprise party when talking to her.
- The artist purposely used dark colors to convey a somber mood.