Deliberately

adverb

/dəˈlɪb(ə)ɹətli/

Word Frequency: 10.9

Definitions

1.adverbIntentionally, or after deliberation; not accidentally.

"He deliberately broke that, didn't he?"

2.adverbTaking one's time, slowly and carefully.

"After being called upon, he strode deliberately up to the blackboard."

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