Definitions

deliberately

[dih-lib-er-it-lee] / dɪˈlɪb ər ɪt li /

ADVERB

intentionally

Synonyms

STRONGEST

consciously knowingly pointedly purposely studiously voluntarily willfully

STRONG

advisedly

WEAK

after consideration apurpose by design calculatingly designed determinedly emphatically freely in cold blood independently meaningfully on purpose premeditatively prepensely purposively resolutely to that end with a view to with eyes wide open with malice aforethought without qualms wittingly

Antonyms

WEAK

indetermindedly unintentionally unwittingly

Example Sentences

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Rogers: The internet is a very weird place and the thing is, it deliberately ignores nuance.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Iranian officials said Tehran didn’t deliberately target the helicopter, though it has been firing drones at commercial vessels that are coordinating with the U.S. to transit the waterway.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

He said an investigation found the blaze was started deliberately and thanked both firefighters and local farmers for their help in tackling it.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

Roberto Sanchez, locked in a neck-and-neck contest with conservative rival Keiko Fujimori, struck a deliberately cautious tone when asked about the often bruising US leader.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

“You were unconscious,” she said, deliberately changing the subject.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray

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