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wittingly

/ˈwɪtɪŋli/ adverb · British & US

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What does wittingly mean?

adverb

In a knowing or intentional manner; deliberately or on purpose.

Example

"She wittingly played the fool to distract the guards."

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Etymologically related

wit witting wittingly witless

Synonyms for wittingly

knowingly intentionally purposely deliberately witting voluntarily

Antonyms of wittingly

unintentionally accidentally unwittingly

Rhymes with wittingly

bitting kiting sitting skiting