Added 9 October 2026
deliberately
/dɪˈlɪb.(ə.)ɹət.li/ adverb
In Latin: consultō Wiktionary
adverb Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about deliberately at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
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Intentionally, or after deliberation; not accidentally.
He deliberately broke that, didn't he?
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Taking one's time, slowly and carefully.
After being called upon, he strode deliberately up to the blackboard.