deliberately
adverb
de·lib·er·ate·ly
di-ˈli-bə-rət-lē 
-ˈlib-rət-
: in a deliberate manner: such as
a
: with full awareness of what one is doing : in a way that is intended or planned
trying deliberately to mislead us
a deliberately harsh review
It's very clear, however, that organizations funded in part by the fossil fuel industry have deliberately tried to undermine the public's understanding of the scientific consensus by promoting a few skeptics.—
Joel Achenbach
Joel Achenbach
b
: in a way that is not hurried : slowly and carefully
speaking clearly and deliberately
He moves deliberately, almost cautiously, and he speaks with the assurance of someone who is accustomed to being listened to.—Alec Wilkinson
Alec WilkinsonExamples of deliberately in a Sentence
deliberately chose to break the rules
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But the details of its IPO plan are being kept deliberately vague.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 14 June 2026
In recent weeks, Iran has dramatically escalated efforts to seal off its cache of near bomb-grade uranium, deliberately collapsing tunnels and booby-trapping entrances with explosive mines, according to five sources familiar with US intelligence.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 13 June 2026
In fact, Gilligan very deliberately changed course on the long-gestating sci-fi project that would eventually become Pluribus, pivoting from a male lead to instead shaping the role especially for Seehorn.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 13 June 2026
Likewise, if a player deliberately delays a throw-in, the opposing team could be given the throw-in instead.
—Russell Lewis, NPR, 12 June 2026
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The Week Uk, TheWeek, 14 June 2026
In recent weeks, Iran has dramatically escalated efforts to seal off its cache of near bomb-grade uranium, deliberately collapsing tunnels and booby-trapping entrances with explosive mines, according to five sources familiar with US intelligence.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 13 June 2026
In fact, Gilligan very deliberately changed course on the long-gestating sci-fi project that would eventually become Pluribus, pivoting from a male lead to instead shaping the role especially for Seehorn.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 13 June 2026
Likewise, if a player deliberately delays a throw-in, the opposing team could be given the throw-in instead.
—Russell Lewis, NPR, 12 June 2026
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“Deliberately.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deliberately. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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