adverb

consciously

consciously, deliberately

She consciously chose to ignore the comment.

She consciously chose to ignore the comment.

He was not consciously aware of the danger.

He was not consciously aware of the danger.

((adv.)) to do (sth.) consciously She consciously chose to ignore the comment.

Synonyms: deliberately, intentionally, knowingly; Antonyms: unconsciously, unintentionally

From Latin 'con-' (with) + 'scire' (to know). The '-ly' suffix forms an adverb, meaning 'in a knowing manner'.

Think of 'con-' (with) + 'science' (knowledge). To act 'with knowledge' is to act consciously.

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