Refine this word faster

Stronger alternatives Opposite tone Use in context Cross-language nuance

Deliberately

//dɪˈlɪb(ə)ɹətli// adv

Definitions

Adverb
  1. 1
    Intentionally, or after deliberation; not accidentally.

    "He deliberately broke that, didn't he?"

  2. 2
    Taking one's time, slowly and carefully.

    "After being called upon, he strode deliberately up to the blackboard."

Adverb
  1. 1
    with intention; in an intentional manner wordnet
  2. 2
    in a deliberate unhurried manner wordnet

Etymology

From deliberate + -ly.

See also for "deliberately"

Synonyms Antonyms Rhymes Sentences Translate Word Type Pronunciation Word Forms

Next best steps

Find stronger synonymsSee usage examplesCheck pronunciation

Mini challenge

Unscramble this word: deliberately