deliberately

B2 Topic:Describing Qualities

US /dɪˈlɪb.(ə.)ɹət.li/ See IPA manual

Freq #6109

Meanings

1

adv
On purpose; not by accident.

He deliberately ignored my question.
2

adv
In a slow and careful way.

She walked deliberately across the icy path.

Thesaurus

Synonyms

1 adv · on purpose; not by accident. on purpose

2 adv · in a slow and careful way. measuredly

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Phrases (1)

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deliberately deceptive
intentionally designed to give someone a false impression

Adverb + adjective

Etymology

From deliberate + -ly.

Topics

Describing Qualities

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