English Explanatory Dictionary

deliberately

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adv

Intentionally, or after deliberation; not accidentally.
Taking one's time, slowly and carefully.

Pronunciation

/dɪˈlɪb.(ə.)ɹət.li/ /dəˈlɪb.(ə.)ɹət.li/ en-us-deliberately.ogg

Word forms

deliberately more deliberately most deliberately

Etymology

From deliberate + -ly.

Related words

on purpose

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