1de·lib·er·ate 
/dɪˈlɪbərət/ adjective
/dɪˈlɪbərət/ adjective [more deliberate; most deliberate] 1 : done or said in a way that is planned or intended : done or said on purpose
▪ I don't think that was a mistake; I think it was deliberate. [=intentional] ▪ a deliberate [=planned] attempt to trick people 2 : done or decided after careful thought
▪ a deliberate choice/decision 3 : slow and careful
▪ She spoke in a clear, deliberate manner/way. ▪ He advocates a slow and deliberate approach to the problem.
▪ I don't think that was a mistake; I think it was deliberate. [=intentional] ▪ a deliberate [=planned] attempt to trick people
▪ a deliberate choice/decision
▪ She spoke in a clear, deliberate manner/way. ▪ He advocates a slow and deliberate approach to the problem.
