deliberately
/dəˈlɪb(ə)ɹətli/ · de.lib.er.a.tely
adverb
- Intentionally, or after deliberation; not accidentally. He deliberately broke that, didn't he?
adverb
- Taking one's time, slowly and carefully. After being called upon, he strode deliberately up to the blackboard.
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Did you know? The word 'deliberately' is often used in legal and philosophical contexts to describe actions taken with full consideration and awareness of their consequences.