deliberately — done consciously and intentionally
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: done consciously and intentionally
Pronunciation (IPA): /dɪˈlɪbərətli/
Example Sentences
- He deliberately wore mismatched socks to show his rebellious spirit
- She deliberately took the long route to avoid meeting her ex-boyfriend
- The cat deliberately knocked the pen off the desk while maintaining eye contact
deliberately
ADVERB[/dɪˈlɪbərətli/]
done consciously and intentionally
Every move he made was done deliberately — nothing accidental, nothing wasted.
Cook deliberately, season moderately
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'deliberatus', the past participle of 'deliberare', meaning 'to weigh carefully' or 'to consider'. The word combines 'de-' (thoroughly) and 'librare' (to weigh), reflecting the sense of careful consideration.
Breakdown
deliber- (weigh, consider) + -ate (verb suffix) + -ly (adverb suffix) = deliberately
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📝Examples
“He deliberately wore mismatched socks to show his rebellious spirit”
“She deliberately took the long route to avoid meeting her ex-boyfriend”
“The cat deliberately knocked the pen off the desk while maintaining eye contact”
“The politician spoke deliberately to avoid saying anything controversial”
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