purposefully
adverb/ˈpɜrpəsfəli/
Frequency rank: #12,042 most common English word
Meaning
in a way that shows clear intention and determination
Example sentence
She walked purposefully toward the exit, ignoring all the distractions around her.
Synonyms & related words
- deliberately
- decisively
- resolutely
- determinedly
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