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deliberately
This term carries a strong sense of agency and intent. When used to describe an action done on purpose, it often implies a level of calculation or premeditation, which can lend it a negative or accusatory tone in legal or interpersonal contexts, such as "deliberately misleading" someone.
In contrast, when describing a pace or manner of speaking, the word shifts toward a sense of precision and caution. In this sense, it describes a conscious effort to avoid mistakes or to emphasize specific points, removing the connotation of malice and replacing it with a sense of measured control.
Meanings
Examples
I think he deliberately left the door unlocked so I could get in.
You deliberately broke my favorite vase didn't you.
The witness deliberately avoided looking at the defendant.
She moved deliberately through the dark corridor to avoid making a sound.
I will deliberately omit the details of the merger until the meeting starts.
He spoke slowly and deliberately to emphasize every single point.
I did not do it deliberately but I am still sorry for the mistake.
The cat deliberately knocked the glass off the table while staring at me.