PURPOSEFUL


Meaning of PURPOSEFUL in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ pɜ:(r)pəsfʊl ]

If someone is purposeful , they show that they have a definite aim and a strong desire to achieve it.

She had a purposeful air, and it became evident that this was not a casual visit.

≠ casual

ADJ

• pur‧pose‧ful‧ly

He strode purposefully towards the barn.

≠ casually

ADV : usu ADV with v

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