intentionally

[in-ten-shuh-nl-ee]

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.

Other Word Forms

• subintentionally adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of intentionally¹

intentional ( def. ) + -ly

Example Sentences

The jury convicted the couple of murder and found true the special allegation that Jimenez intentionally discharged a firearm.

From Los Angeles Times

As part of its findings, it said Google had intentionally boosted its own advertising exchange, AdX, over competing exchanges where ads are bought and sold in real-time.

From BBC

It also can be intentionally released if pressure in the system poses a safety risk or if capturing and transporting it to be sold is not profitable.

From Salon

On Aug. 25, the professor pleaded not guilty to the misdemeanor and told the Ventura County Star, “Anything and everything I do at protests is to protect people. I would never intentionally harm anyone.”

From Los Angeles Times

Gay “has intentionally and artfully carved out spaces to create opportunities for writers, readers and emerging publishing professionals of all backgrounds,” says David Steinberger, chair of the National Book Foundation’s board.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• deliberately 
• willfully