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DELIBERATELY

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Dictionary entry overview: What does deliberately mean?

• DELIBERATELY (adverb)
The adverb DELIBERATELY has 2 senses:

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

Familiarity information: DELIBERATELY used as an adverb is rare.

Dictionary entry details

• DELIBERATELY (adverb)

Sense 1

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Meaning:

With intention; in an intentional manner

Synonyms:

advisedly; purposely; on purpose; intentionally; designedly; deliberately; by design; by choice

Context examples:

he used that word intentionally / I did this by choice

Antonym:

accidentally (without advance planning)

accidentally (without intention; in an unintentional manner)

Pertainym:

deliberate (by conscious design or purpose)

Sense 2

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Meaning:

In a deliberate unhurried manner

Synonyms:

measuredly; deliberately

Context example:

she was working deliberately

Pertainym:

deliberate (with care and dignity)

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