Wittingly

Pronunciation: /ˈwɪtɪŋli/

Definitions of wittingly

adverb in a way that shows deliberate intent or knowledge

Example Sentences

A1 She wittingly left her umbrella at home, knowing it wouldn't rain.

A2 He wittingly chose to ignore the warning signs and continue on his journey.

B1 The comedian wittingly made jokes about current events, keeping the audience entertained.

B2 The politician wittingly avoided answering the tough questions during the interview.

C1 The detective wittingly planted false evidence to throw off the suspect.

C2 The author wittingly included subtle references to famous literary works in her novel.

Examples of wittingly in a Sentence

formal The defendant wittingly committed perjury during the court proceedings.

informal She wittingly ignored the warning signs and ended up getting lost in the forest.

slang I can't believe he wittingly walked into that trap set by his ex-girlfriend.

figurative By wittingly accepting the challenge, she proved her determination to succeed against all odds.

Grammatical Forms of wittingly

• past tense: wittingly
• plural: wittinglies
• comparative: more wittingly
• superlative: most wittingly
• present tense: wittingly
• future tense: will wittingly
• perfect tense: have wittingly
• continuous tense: is wittingly
• singular: wittingly
• positive degree: wittingly
• infinitive: to wittingly
• gerund: wittingly
• participle: wittingly

Origin and Evolution of wittingly

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'wittingly' originated from Middle English, derived from the Old English word 'witan' meaning 'to know'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'wittingly' has evolved to mean 'knowingly' or 'intentionally', emphasizing awareness and consciousness in one's actions.