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deliberately

adverb

Simple meaning

Taking one's time, slowly and carefully.

Pronunciation

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dihliberuhtlee

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dɪˈlɪbɚətli

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Definition

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adverb

  1. Intentionally, or after deliberation; not accidentally.

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

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency
Moderately Common
Typical Use
Neutral / general English

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This meaning: Intentionally, or after deliberation; not accidentally.

Used this way, deliberately is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.

Emotional tone
Neutral
Formality
Neutral
Intensity
Not strongly marked
How common
Moderately common
Connotation
No strong connotation
Usage feel
Neutral and straightforward

Nearby words

  • designedly , rarer, so it draws attention

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Synonyms

Sense: intentionally or or after deliberation

purposelydesignedlyRare

Antonyms

Sense: intentionally or or after deliberation

unintentionallycircumstantiallyRare

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