purposeful UK /ˈpɜː.pəs.fəl/US /ˈpɝ.pəs.fəl/ adjective2 •Having purpose: having intention or meaning; intentional.[…] spend purposeful time with my grandparents where we found out more about each other and had some interesting discussions. — 2015 •Having a purpose in mind; resolute; determined, full of determination. formsmore purposeful · most purposeful