DELIBERATELY
intentionally, deliberately, designedly, on purpose, purposely, advisedly, by choice, by design
(adverb) with intention; in an intentional manner; “he used that word intentionally”; “I did this by choice”
measuredly, deliberately
(adverb) in a deliberate unhurried manner; “she was working deliberately”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adverb
deliberately (comparative more deliberately, superlative most deliberately)
Intentionally, or after deliberation; not accidentally.
Taking one's time, slowly and carefully.
Source: Wiktionary
De*lib"er*ate*ly, adv.
Definition: With careful consideration, or deliberation; circumspectly; warily; not hastily or rashly; slowly; as, a purpose deliberately formed.
DELIBERATE
De*lib"er*ate, a. Etym: [L. deliberatus, p. p. of deliberare to deliberate; de- + librare to weigh. See Librate.]
1. Weighing facts and arguments with a view a choice or decision; carefully considering the probable consequences of a step; circumspect; slow in determining; -- applied to persons; as, a deliberate judge or counselor. "These deliberate fools." Shak.
2. Formed with deliberation; well-advised; carefully considered; not sudden or rash; as, a deliberate opinion; a deliberate measure or result. Settled visage and deliberate word. Shak.
3. Not hasty or sudden; slow. Hooker. His enunciation was so deliberate. W. Wirt.
De*lib"er*ate, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Deliberated; p. pr. & vb. n. Deliberating.]
Definition: To weigh in the mind; to consider the reasons for and against; to consider maturely; to reflect upon; to ponder; as, to deliberate a question.
De*lib"er*ate, v. i.
Definition: To take counsel with one's self; to weigh the arguments for and against a proposed course of action; to reflect; to consider; to hesitate in deciding; -- sometimes with on, upon, concerning. The woman the deliberation is lost. Addison.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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