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

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

Synonyms of deliberately

• intentionally
• purposely

Examples of deliberately in a Sentence

deliberately chose to break the rules

Recent Examples on the Web

Authorities said the tank had been deliberately concealed, and an autopsy determined Dee Warner's death was a homicide caused by strangulation and blunt force trauma. —Corey J. Murray, USA Today, 12 Mar. 2026

The dominant theme of the message is continuity, with Mojtaba Khamenei maintaining a deliberately humble tone and spending a considerable amount of time positioning himself as the successor to his father and the founder of the Islamic Republic, Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini. —CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026

That’s a deliberately simple answer from someone who could easily monetize a more elaborate routine. —Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 12 Mar. 2026

Some deliberately echo reality, reminding audiences to take note of the pain that kids can experience every day. —Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 12 Mar. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle English deliberatly "with due consideration," from deliberate deliberate entry 2 + -ly -ly entry 2

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above