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deliberately
[/dɪˈlɪbərətli/]
adverb
deliberadamente
1.
in a way that is intentional and planned; on purpose
She deliberately ignored his calls.
Ela deliberadamente ignorou suas chamadas.
2.
in a slow and careful manner; methodically
He spoke deliberately, choosing each word with care.
Ele falou deliberadamente, escolhendo cada palavra com cuidado.
Synonyms
intentionally
purposefully
knowingly
willfully
consciously
Antonyms
accidentally
unintentionally
inadvertently
carelessly
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
deliberadamente
Standard usage in formal and informal contexts
São Paulo
propositalmente
Common alternative, more colloquial
Rio de Janeiro
de propósito
Informal alternative phrase
Portugal
deliberadamente
Standard in formal Portuguese; 'de propósito' also used colloquially
Related Idioms & Phrases
on purpose
with intent
by design
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