deliberately | ||
1. | [ adverb ] with intention; in an intentional manner | |
Synonyms: | purposely intentionally by_design advisedly by_choice on_purpose designedly | |
Examples: | "he used that word intentionally" "I did this by choice" |
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Related terms: | by_chance unintentionally unintentionally deliberate deliberate deliberate | |
2. | [ adverb ] in a deliberate unhurried manner | |
Synonyms: | measuredly | |
Examples: | "she was working deliberately" |
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Related terms: | careful careful careful | |
Similar spelling: |
deliberate deliberative deliberateness deliberation deliverance deliverable |