Definition of DELIBERATELY

deliberately

Meanings

Adverb

  • with intention; in an intentional manner
  • in a deliberate unhurried manner
    • "she was working deliberately"

Adv

  • Intentionally, or after deliberation; not accidentally.
  • Taking one's time, slowly and carefully.

Origin / Etymology

From deliberate + -ly.

Synonyms

advisedly, by choice, by design, designedly, intentionally, measuredly, on purpose, purposely

Scrabble Score: 18

deliberately is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
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Words With Friends Score: 20

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