deliberately
English
Etymology
deliberate + -ly
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /dɪˈlɪb(ə)ɹətli/, /dəˈlɪb(ə)ɹətli/
- Hyphenation: de‧lib‧er‧ate‧ly
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Adverb
deliberately (comparative more deliberately, superlative most deliberately)
- Intentionally, or after deliberation; not accidentally.
- He deliberately broke that, didn't he?
- Taking one's time, slowly and carefully.
- After being called upon, he strode deliberately up to the blackboard.
Related terms
Translations
intentionally
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slowly and carefully
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