Definition: In a way that means being on time or doing something at the expected time.

Example: She always arrives punctually for her meetings.

Definition: Smaller or weaker than others; not strong or powerful.

Example: The punier dog was often overshadowed by its larger companions.

Definition: In a weak or small way; lacking strength or importance.

Example: The team performed punily, failing to impress the audience.

Definition: The state of being very small or weak in size or strength.

Example: The puniness of the plant made it easy to overlook in the garden.

Definition: Describing someone or something that has received a penalty or consequence for a wrongdoing or misbehavior.

Example: The punished student learned a valuable lesson about honesty.

Definition: To make someone suffer for something wrong they have done, often by imposing a penalty or consequence.

Example: The teacher punished the student for being late to class.

Definition: Causing someone to suffer or endure hardship as a form of discipline or correction.

Example: The coach set a punishing training schedule for the team to prepare for the championship.

Definition: To cause someone to suffer for a wrongdoing or to impose a penalty on them.

Example: The teacher is punishing the student for being late to class.

Definition: Something that is very small, weak, or not important.

Example: The puny dog tried to bark at the larger animals but was ignored.

Definition: In a way that shows a lack of understanding or awareness; blindly or without insight.

Example: He purblindly followed the crowd without questioning their motives.

Definition: Having a higher level of cleanliness or quality, often used to describe something that is free from impurities or contaminants.

Example: The water from the mountain spring is purer than the water from the city.

Definition: In a way that is intentional or done on purpose, rather than by accident.

Example: She purposely left the door open to let in some fresh air.