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| Main Entry: | |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | intentionally |
| Synonyms: | advisedly, after consideration, apurpose, by design, calculatingly, consciously, designed, determinedly, emphatically, freely, in cold blood, independently, knowingly, meaningfully, on purpose, pointedly, premeditatively, prepensely, purposely, purposively, resolutely, studiously, to that end, voluntarily, willfully, with a view to, with eyes wide open, with malice aforethought, without qualms, wittingly |
| Antonyms: | indetermindedly, unintentionally, unwittingly |
ər| Main Entry: | carefully |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | cautiously; painstakingly |
| Synonyms: | anxiously, attentively, circumspectly, concernedly, conscientiously, correctly, deliberately, delicately, dependably, discreetly, exactly, faithfully, fastidiously, fully, gingerly, guardedly, heedfully, honorably, in detail, laboriously, meticulously, particularly, precisely, providently, prudently, punctiliously, regardfully, reliably, rigorously, scrupulously, solicitously, thoroughly, thoughtfully, trustily, uprightly, vigilantly, warily, watchfully, with forethought, with reservations |
| Antonyms: | carelessly, incautiously, thoughtlessly, uncarefully |
| Main Entry: | designedly |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | intentionally |
| Synonyms: | apurpose, by design, calculatedly, deliberately, knowingly, on purpose, prepensely, purposedly, purposely, purposively, studiously, willfully, wittingly |
| Antonyms: | innocently, unconsciously, unintentionally, unknowingly, unwittingly |
Example Sentences
- Sometimes fires are deliberately set in selected areas.
- To be fair, the questions in the survey seem deliberately chosen to confuse.
- People can build their willpower deliberately.
| Main Entry: | freely |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | without restriction |
| Synonyms: | advisedly, as you please, at one's discretion, at one's pleasure, at will, candidly, deliberately, designedly, fancy-free, frankly, intentionally, of one's own accord, of one's own free will, openly, plainly, purposely, spontaneously, unchallenged, unreservedly, voluntarily, willingly, without hindrance, without prompting, without reserve, without restraint, without urging |
| Antonyms: | bound, limited |
| Main Entry: | gradually |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | happening slowly, evenly |
| Synonyms: | bit by bit, by degrees, by installments, constantly, continuously, deliberately, gently, imperceptibly, in small doses, inch by inch, increasingly, little by little, moderately, perceptibly, piece by piece, piecemeal, progressively, regularly, sequentially, serially, steadily, step by step, successively, unhurriedly |
| Antonyms: | abruptly, fastly, intermittently, suddenly |
| Main Entry: | leisurely |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | casually, unhurriedly |
| Synonyms: | at one's convenience, at one's leisure, calmly, comfortably, composedly, deliberately, dilatorily, easily, gradually, inactively, indolently, laggardly, langorously, languidly, lazily, lethargically, lingeringly, listlessly, slowly, sluggishly, taking one's time, tardily, torpidly, with delay, without haste |
| Notes: | leisured means free from duties or responsibilities, while leisurely means in an unhurried or relaxed manner |
| Antonyms: | hectically, hurriedly |
| Main Entry: | on purpose |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | done of one's own free will |
| Synonyms: | after consideration, by design, calculatingly, consciously, deliberately, designed, freely, in cold blood, intentionally, knowingly, of one's own free will, premeditatedly, premeditatively, purposefully, purposely, purposively, voluntarily, willfully, with eyes wide open, with full intent, wittingly |
| Main Entry: | purposely |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | intentionally |
| Synonyms: | advisedly, by design, calculatedly, consciously, deliberately, designedly, explicitly, expressly, knowingly, on purpose, prepensely, purposedly, willfully, with intent |
| Antonyms: | impulsively, spontaneously, unintentionally |
| Main Entry: | voluntarily |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | of one's own free will |
| Synonyms: | at one's discretion, by choice, by preference, deliberately, freely, intentionally, of one's own accord, on one's own, on one's own initiative, optionally, spontaneously, willingly, with all one's heart, without being asked, without prompting |
| Antonyms: | forced, involuntarily, obligatory |
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