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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