deliberately
di-LIB-ruht-lee/dɪˈlɪb(ə)ɹətli/
- 1In an intentional way, as the result of conscious thought rather than by accident.
He deliberately left his name off the guest list to avoid the awkward conversation.
The committee deliberately delayed the vote until more members could attend.
Similarintentionally, purposely, consciously, knowingly, willfully
Oppositeaccidentally, inadvertently, unintentionally, unwittingly
- 2In an unhurried manner, moving slowly and with evident care.
The surgeon worked deliberately, checking each step before proceeding.
He climbed the icy staircase deliberately, testing each step with his foot.
Similarcarefully, slowly, unhurriedly, steadily, methodically
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Origin
Formed from "deliberate" combined with the suffix "-ly".