deliberately

adverb

UK/dɪˈlɪb.ᵊr.ət.li/
US/dɪˈlɪb.ɚ.ət.li/

Definitions of deliberately adverb

  1. B2

    In an intentional or planned manner.

    • He deliberately overlooked the important details during the meeting.

    • She deliberately chose not to answer the phone call.

    • He deliberately spilled his coffee on the table to attract attention.

  2. In a careful and unhurried manner.

    • She completed the complex jigsaw puzzle deliberately and calmly.

    • He deliberately flipped through the old photo album.

    • He deliberately analyzed the situation before making a decision.