Purposeful

B2 8+

Pronunciation: /ˈpɜːrpəsfəl/

Definitions of purposeful

adjective having or showing determination or resolve

Example Sentences

A1 She walked with purposeful steps towards the store.

A2 The chef chopped the vegetables with purposeful precision.

B1 The team worked together in a purposeful manner to achieve their goal.

B2 His purposeful decision-making skills helped him succeed in his career.

C1 The artist approached each brushstroke with purposeful intent.

C2 Her purposeful leadership style inspired those around her to excel.

adverb in a way that shows determination or resolve

Example Sentences

A1 She walked purposefully towards the store.

A2 The student purposefully studied for his exams.

B1 The chef purposefully seasoned the dish to perfection.

B2 The team purposefully planned their strategy for the upcoming competition.

C1 The CEO purposefully implemented new policies to improve company performance.

C2 The artist purposefully created a masterpiece that captivated audiences worldwide.

Examples of purposeful in a Sentence

formal The scientist conducted purposeful experiments to test her hypothesis.

informal She made purposeful choices to improve her health.

slang He's always so purposeful in everything he does.

figurative Her words were purposeful, aiming to inspire change in society.

Grammatical Forms of purposeful

past tense

purposed

plural

purposefuls

comparative

more purposeful

superlative

most purposeful

present tense

purpose

future tense

will purpose

perfect tense

have purposed

continuous tense

is purposing

singular

purposeful

positive degree

purposeful

infinitive

to purpose

gerund

purposing

participle

purposed

Origin and Evolution of purposeful

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The word 'purposeful' originated from the combination of the word 'purpose' and the suffix '-ful', which is used to indicate full of or characterized by.
Evolution of the word: Initially, 'purposeful' was used to describe something that was full of purpose or intention. Over time, the word has evolved to also convey the idea of being deliberate, determined, and showing a clear aim or objective.