deliberately

de-lib-er-ate-ly · adverb

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Definitions

adverb

  1. 1.

    In a way that is intended or planned; on purpose.

  2. 2.

    In a slow, careful, and unhurried manner.

Related words

Antonyms: accidentally, inadvertently, unintentionally, unwittingly
See also: carefully, deliberate, intentionally, purposely
Synonyms: consciously, intentionally, knowingly, on purpose, purposely

Etymology

Formed from deliberate + -ly. The adjective deliberate comes from Latin deliberatus, past participle of deliberare meaning "to consider carefully," from de- (entirely) + librare (to weigh). Used in English since the 16th century.