Definitions

deliberately

[dih-lib-er-it-lee] / dɪˈlɪb ər ɪt li /

ADVERB

intentionally

Synonyms

STRONGEST

consciously knowingly pointedly purposely studiously voluntarily willfully

STRONG

advisedly

WEAK

after consideration apurpose by design calculatingly designed determinedly emphatically freely in cold blood independently meaningfully on purpose premeditatively prepensely purposively resolutely to that end with a view to with eyes wide open with malice aforethought without qualms wittingly

Antonyms

WEAK

indetermindedly unintentionally unwittingly

Example Sentences

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Because these traces were found far beyond the reach of natural wildfires, the findings suggest that early humans were deliberately bringing naturally occurring fire into the cave and keeping it burning.

From Science Daily • Jun. 24, 2026

"Our current plan is, with the help of parliament, get the Digital Fairness Act amended to include the issue of prohibiting publishers from deliberately disabling customer purchases," they said.

From Barron's • Jun. 16, 2026

The court previously heard the householder, who cannot be named for legal reasons, temporarily moved out when video footage emerged online claiming an earlier incident assumed to be an accidental electric fire was started deliberately.

From BBC • Jun. 16, 2026

Also it deliberately damaged the price, hurting existing shareholders.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

“Well, you are certainly a daraja. I sense it within you. Have you ever deliberately tried channeling the splendor?”

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray

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