deliberately

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: B2 — Upper-Intermediate

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. adverb with intention; in an intentional manner
  2. adverb in a deliberate unhurried manner

Etymology

From deliberate + -ly.

In classic literature

Synonyms

intentionally, designedly, on purpose, purposely, advisedly, by choice, by design

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