1 de·lib·er·ate
Pronounced:
/dɪˈlɪbərət/
Function:
adjectiveMeaning:
[more de*lib*er*ate; most de*lib*er*ate] 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.
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.