# deliberately

Pronunciation: say "di-LIB-ruht-lee" /dɪˈlɪb(ə)ɹətli/

## Adverb

1. In an intentional way, as the result of conscious thought rather than by accident.
   - Simple: Done on purpose and with a clear plan, not 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._
2. In an unhurried manner, moving slowly and with evident care.
   - Simple: In a slow and careful way, taking your time.
   - _The surgeon worked deliberately, checking each step before proceeding._
   - _He climbed the icy staircase deliberately, testing each step with his foot._

## Origin

Formed from "deliberate" combined with the suffix "-ly".

Source: DictionaryAI, https://dictionaryai.com/define/deliberately (written from Wiktionary data, CC BY-SA 4.0: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/).