deliberately

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English

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Etymology

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From deliberate +‎ -ly.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /dɪˈlɪb(ə)ɹətli/, /dəˈlɪb(ə)ɹətli/
  • Hyphenation: de‧lib‧er‧ate‧ly
  • Audio (US):(file)

Adverb

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deliberately (comparative more deliberately, superlative most deliberately)

  1. Intentionally, or after deliberation; not accidentally.
    He deliberately broke that, didn't he?
  2. Taking one's time, slowly and carefully.
    After being called upon, he strode deliberately up to the blackboard.
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Translations

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