Antonyms for deliberately


Grammar : Adv
Spell : adjective dih-lib-er-it; verb dih-lib-uh-reyt
Phonetic Transcription : adjective dɪˈlɪb ər ɪt; verb dɪˈlɪb əˌreɪt


Definition of deliberately

Origin :
  • early 15c., "done with careful consideration," from Latin deliberatus "resolved upon, determined," past participle of deliberare (see deliberation). Meaning "slow, consciously unhurried" is attested by 1590s. Related: Deliberately.
  • adv intentionally
Example sentences :
  • Mike had deliberately interposed his body between Allis and the doorway.
  • Extract from : « Thoroughbreds » by W. A. Fraser
  • Deliberately he withdrew his attention from the unessentials.
  • Extract from : « The Leopard Woman » by Stewart Edward White
  • He was right: he shot as deliberately as he ever did at the butts.
  • Extract from : « The Leopard Woman » by Stewart Edward White
  • She spoke coldly and deliberately, "It's not a question of hurry," she replied.
  • Extract from : « The Foolish Lovers » by St. John G. Ervine
  • Of course, Martin had not meant to disappoint her, nor deliberately hurt her.
  • Extract from : « Dust » by Mr. and Mrs. Haldeman-Julius
  • Mr. M'Leod then deliberately settled our plan of operations.
  • Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 4 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth
  • So I deliberately ran after you, changing when we stopped at Newington.
  • Extract from : « The Black Bag » by Louis Joseph Vance
  • Deliberately insolent, Kirkwood turned his back to the woman.
  • Extract from : « The Black Bag » by Louis Joseph Vance
  • Vernon knew it and sometimes he deliberately tried to let her charm him.
  • Extract from : « The Incomplete Amorist » by E. Nesbit
  • At last he spoke again, slowly, deliberately, and without emotion.
  • Extract from : « The Slave Of The Lamp » by Henry Seton Merriman

Synonyms for deliberately

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