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deliberately

de·lib·er·ate
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [adjective dih-lib-er-it; verb dih-lib-uh-reyt]
    • /adjective dɪˈlɪb ər ɪt; verb dɪˈlɪb əˌreɪt/
    • /dɪˈlɪbərətli/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [adjective dih-lib-er-it; verb dih-lib-uh-reyt]
    • /adjective dɪˈlɪb ər ɪt; verb dɪˈlɪb əˌreɪt/

Definitions of deliberately word

  • adjective deliberately carefully weighed or considered; studied; intentional: a deliberate lie. 1
  • adjective deliberately characterized by deliberation or cautious consideration; careful or slow in deciding: Moving away from the city and all its advantages required a deliberate decision. 1
  • adjective deliberately leisurely and steady in movement or action; slow and even; unhurried: moving with a deliberate step. 1
  • verb with object deliberately to weigh in the mind; consider: to deliberate a question. 1
  • verb without object deliberately to think carefully or attentively; reflect: She deliberated for a long time before giving her decision. 1
  • verb without object deliberately to consult or confer formally: The jury deliberated for three hours. 1
See all 11 definitions of deliberately

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Origin of deliberately

First appearance:

before 1350
One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English < Latin dēlīberātus (past participle of dēlīberāre to consider), equivalent to dē- de- + līber(āre) to balance, weigh (derivative of lībra balance, scales) + -ātus -ate1

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Parts of speech for Deliberately

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Deliberately

deliberately popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
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Synonyms for deliberately

adv deliberately

  • voluntarily — done, made, brought about, undertaken, etc., of one's own accord or by free choice: a voluntary contribution.
  • knowingly — affecting, implying, or deliberately revealing shrewd knowledge of secret or private information: a knowing glance.
  • purposely — intentionally; deliberately: He tripped me purposely.
  • advisedly — If you say that you are using a word or expression advisedly, you mean that you have deliberately chosen to use it, even though it may sound unusual, wrong, or offensive, because it draws attention to what you are saying.
  • unemphatic — uttered, or to be uttered, with emphasis; strongly expressive.

adverb deliberately

adjective deliberately

  • at will — If you can do something at will, you can do it when you want and as much as you want.
  • as you please — You can use as you please in expressions such as bold as you please or casually as you please or charming as you please in order to emphasize what you are saying.
  • unreservedly — not restricted; without reservation; full; entire; unqualified: unreserved approval.
  • of one's own accord — to be in agreement or harmony; agree.
  • unchallenged — a euphemism for disabled (usually preceded by an adverb): physically challenged.
All 38 Synonyms of deliberately

Antonyms for deliberately

adv deliberately

  • unintentionally — not intentional or deliberate: an unintentional omission from the list.
  • unwittingly — inadvertent; unintentional; accidental: His insult, though unwitting, pained her.

adverb deliberately

  • accidentally — happening by chance or accident; not planned; unexpected: an accidental meeting.
  • hastily — moving or acting with haste; speedy; quick; hurried.
All 4 Antonyms of deliberately

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    If you say that you are using a word or expression advisedly, you mean that you have deliberately chosen to use it, even though it may sound unusual, wrong, or offensive, because it draws attention to what you are saying.

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