deliberately

The word “deliberately” means on purpose; intentionally, not by accident. In plain terms, doing something on purpose, or doing it in a slow, careful way.

“Deliberately” is pronounced dih-LIHB-ruht-lee (/dɪˈlɪb.(ə.)ɹət.li/ in IPA).

Here is “deliberately” used in a sentence: “She deliberately left her phone at home to avoid distractions.”

“Deliberately” is an adverb.

“Deliberately” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.

“Deliberately” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: on purpose; intentionally, not by accident.

Both mean on purpose rather than by accident, and in most sentences they are interchangeable. Deliberately can carry an extra shade of careful thought or unhurried action, reflecting its second sense of "slowly and carefully." Intentionally is purely about intent.

Deliberately means on purpose, not by accident: "she deliberately left the door open." Purposefully means with determination and a clear aim, describing manner rather than intent: "he strode purposefully to the podium." Writers often reach for purposefully when they actually mean deliberately or purposely.

Yes. Besides "on purpose," deliberately has a second sense: slowly and carefully, taking one's time. In "he spoke slowly and deliberately," the word describes an unhurried, measured manner rather than intention.

The usual opposites are accidentally, unintentionally, and inadvertently, all meaning "not on purpose." For the "slowly and carefully" sense, the opposites are words like hastily or carelessly.