Purposely-Purposefully | Commonly Confused Words

Purposely

/ˈpɜːpəsli/

Done with intention or on purpose

/ˈpɜːpəsfʊli /

To do something with intention or on purpose, not by accident.

Purposely denotes doing something on purpose or intentionally, without any implication of a particular meaning or goal beyond the action itself.
Purposefully conveys a sense of doing something with a specific purpose or goal in mind, carrying more intent and direction behind the action.
Remember that purposely is a more general term and is closer to simply being not accidental while purposefully implies a greater sense of intention or deliberate direction.
Connect purposefully with purpose to remind yourself that something is done with an underlying goal or intention.
Consider the context: if the detail of having a particular aim is important, purposefully is the appropriate choice.