Added 9 October 2026 purposeful /ˈpɜː.pəs.fəl/ adjective Categories: Describing WordsRare Words adjective ! Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about purposeful at Wordnik → Where our words come from → Serving as or indicating the existence of a purpose or goal. Having meaning through having an aim. led a happy purposeful life Origin From purpose + -ful. From Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org (CC BY-SA) Related Words: purposivemeaningfulpurpose-builtgoal-directedearnestbusinesslikeleadingpurpose-madeintentionalwilfuldeliberatethought-out Back to today's word