deliberately

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[edit] English

[edit] Etymology

deliberate + -ly

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[edit] Adverb

deliberately (comparative more deliberately, superlative most deliberately)

Positive
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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