purposeful
adj. B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈpɝpəsfəɫ// UK //pˈɜːpəsfəl// pur·pose·ful
adj. having a clear aim or plan. You use this to describe someone who acts with determination or something that is done for a specific reason.
adj. having or showing a clear sense of determination or resolve. Often describes actions or movements that appear intentional and directed toward a specific goal.
She walked across the room with a purposeful stride.
The committee held a purposeful meeting to address the budget deficit before the end of the fiscal year.
His purposeful approach to the negotiations suggested that he had already secured the necessary support from the board to finalize the merger.
From purpose + -ful.
Usage
Typically used both attributively before a noun and predicatively after linking verbs like 'seem' or 'look'.