deliberately

Word parts

deliberate + -ly

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /dɪˈlɪb(ə)rətli/ or /dəˈlɪb(ə)rətli/

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• Hyphenation: de‧lib‧er‧ate‧ly

Adverb

Positive deliberately

Comparative more deliberately

Superlative most deliberately

1. If something is done deliberately, it is done on purpose.
   • Synonym: intentionally
   • Antonym: accidentally