deliberately
Translation
intentionally, on purpose, carefully, unhurriedly
Examples
He deliberately ignored my question.
He deliberately ignored my question.
She moved deliberately, trying not to fall.
She moved deliberately, trying not to fall.
Grammar Patterns
((verb)) deliberately intentionally, on purpose He deliberately ignored my question.
((verb)) deliberately slowly and carefully She moved deliberately, trying not to fall.
Similar Words
Synonyms: intentionally, on purpose, consciously, carefully; Antonyms: accidentally, unintentionally, hastily
Etymology
From the adjective 'deliberate' + '-ly' (adverb-forming suffix).
Memory Tips
It's the adverb form of 'deliberate'. If an action is 'deliberate', it is done 'deliberately'.