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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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Words that share this root

wit witting wittingly witless

What's another word for wittingly?

knowingly intentionally purposely deliberately witting voluntarily

What's the opposite of wittingly?

unintentionally accidentally unwittingly

Rhymes with wittingly

bitting kiting sitting skiting