deliberately

B2
US /dɪˈlɪb.(ə.)ɹət.li/
adv Freq #6109

Meanings

  1. 1
    adv

    in a deliberate unhurried manner

    I worked deliberately in order to avoid introducing new errors.

  2. 2
    adv

    Intentionally, or after deliberation; not accidentally.

    He deliberately broke that, didn't he?

  3. 3
    adv

    Taking one's time, slowly and carefully.

    After being called upon, he strode deliberately up to the blackboard.

  4. 4
    adv

    with intention

Etymology

From deliberate + -ly.

Thesaurus

Synonyms
1 adv · in a deliberate unhurried... measuredly
4 adv · with intention on purpose

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