deliberately

[ dih-lib-er-it-lee ]

adverb

1. on purpose; with clear intent:

   Is this just bad journalism, or an attempt to deliberately mislead the public?

2. with careful thought or consideration:

   The board is committed to moving deliberately on this important initiative.

3. in a calm and unhurried way:

   He was careful to move slowly and deliberately so as not to scare them off.

Other Words From

• non·de·lib·er·ate·ly adverb
• o·ver·de·lib·er·ate·ly adverb
• pre·de·lib·er·ate·ly adverb
• qua·si-de·lib·er·ate·ly adverb
• un·de·lib·er·ate·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of deliberately¹

deliberate ( def ) + -ly

Example Sentences

Hundreds of trees - which can take years to reach fruit-bearing maturity - have been deliberately burned or cut down, says the UN.

From BBC

He led a group of seven consultants who spent months raising concerns Letby was deliberately harming babies.

From BBC

Mr Longstaff said Miss Senior had died from “injuries sustained when she deliberately jumped” from the van, adding that there was “no suggestion” her partner was in any way to blame.

From BBC

Hazelnut pollen found in layers dating to about 7000 years ago suggests Indigenous peoples had deliberately brought the hazelnuts north from multiple different locations, then tended and cultivated them here.

From Science Magazine

A report by Human Rights Watch this week said Israel had committed war crimes and crimes against humanity by deliberately causing the mass displacement of Palestinians in Gaza.

From BBC

Related Words

• consciously
• knowingly
• pointedly
• purposely
• studiously
• voluntarily
• willfully