ADVISEDLY Synonyms: 30 Similar and Opposite Words

advisedly

adverb

Definition of advisedly

as in deliberately

with full awareness of what one is doing I'm calling him a traitor, and I use that term advisedly

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Recent Examples of advisedly The wrecking begins when Carey (Marvin), Paul’s best friend, ill-advisedly sleeps with Julie—and then, more ill-advisedly still, confesses it to Paul the next day. — Justin Chang, New Yorker, 22 Aug. 2025

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During the reception, the atmosphere was deliberately informal.

— Stefania Conrieri, Vanity Fair, 15 July 2026
Kaley’s case was a first-of-its-kind lawsuit, and the verdict could influence the outcome of thousands of similar lawsuits accusing social media companies of deliberately causing harm.

— Kaitlyn Huamani, Fortune, 15 July 2026

Definition of deliberately

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An intentionally undone braid cascaded down her back and added to the ensemble’s storytelling.

— Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 15 July 2026
It was intentionally marketed towards families with young children and its hunting and fishing lodge aesthetic, while not reflecting any specific Disney movies, is in line with the slightly kitsch design of many of the company’s resorts.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026

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