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Definition of designedly :
By design; purposely; intentionally; - opposed to accidentally, ignorantly, or inadvertently.
Synonyms:
intentionally, by design, on purpose, purposely, by choice, deliberately, advisedly, measuredly
Usage examples:
- We have, in preceding pages, had occasion to mention the revered name of William Herschel in connection with various branches of astronomy; but we have hitherto designedly postponed any more explicit reference to this extraordinary man until we had arrived at the present stage of our work. - "The Story of the Heavens", Robert Stawell Ball.
- One point only remains, the handling of which may complete a treatment which is designedly kept down in detail. - "The English Novel", George Saintsbury.
- The stones are, no doubt, designedly acquired as a disguise and so represent another form of life insurance. - "Tropic Days", E. J. Banfield.