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View synonyms for deliberately

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.

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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

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