deliberately

adverb
UK: /dɪˈlɪbərətli/
US: /dəˈlɪbərətli/

  1. In a way that is planned or intended; intentionally

    1. She deliberately spilled her juice.
    2. He deliberately avoided eye contact during the difficult conversation.

  2. In a careful and unhurried way

    1. He walked deliberately toward the door.
    2. She deliberately chose her words to ensure she wasn't misunderstood.

Synonyms

intentionally purposely slowly

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "deliberately" in English means: In a way that is planned or intended; intentionally, In a careful and unhurried way.

The phonetic transcription of "deliberately" is /dɪˈlɪbərətli/ in British English and /dəˈlɪbərətli/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "deliberately": intentionally, purposely, slowly.

Example usage of "deliberately": "She deliberately spilled her juice.". More examples on the page.