Purposely and purposefully are two English words that are often confused. Because they both have the same root, purpose, are both adverbs, and are only a shade apart in meaning, it is no wonder that they are used incorrectly with such frequency.
Here’s how to use them.
The Difference between “Purposely” and “Purposefully”
When you use purposely in a sentence, it should be synonymous with intentionally and on purpose.