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Definition deliberately in British English

deliberately adverb

adverb
/dɪˈlɪb(ə)rətli/
1

with a definite intention, not by chance or by accident

Example

You did that deliberately, just to annoy me.

Example

Police believe the fire was started deliberately.

Example

Her voice was deliberately cool.

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2

in a slow careful way

Example

He spoke deliberately, considering each word carefully.

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Definition deliberately in British English