deliberately

• Adverbe signifiant « intentionnellement » ou « exprès », indiquant qu'une action est faite avec une intention consciente. Il peut aussi signifier « lentement et prudemment », décrivant une manière mesurée ou posée d'agir.

An adverb meaning "intentionally" or "on purpose," indicating that an action is done with conscious intent. It can also mean "slowly and carefully," describing a measured or unhurried manner of action.

1. Intentionally or on purposeB2formal

   Done with full awareness and intention; not by accident.

   Délibérément, intentionnellement

   • She deliberately ignored his calls.
   • He deliberately broke the vase to get attention.
   • The witness deliberately lied under oath.

   Synonymesconsciouslyintentionallyknowinglyon purposepurposefullywillfullywittingly

   Antonymesaccidentallyinadvertentlyunintentionallyunwittingly

2. Slowly and carefullyB2formal

   Done in a careful, unhurried manner, often to avoid mistakes.

   lentement et avec soin

   • He spoke deliberately, choosing each word with care.
   • She walked deliberately across the stage.
   • The surgeon moved deliberately during the operation.

   Synonymescarefullycautiouslymethodicallypainstakinglyslowlysteadilyunhurriedlywarily

   Antonymescarelesslyhastilyquicklyrashly