deliberately

deliberately
adv
1. intentionally, purposefully, on purpose, willfully, of one's own free will, volition-ally, voluntarily, on one's own; premeditatedly, pre-meditatingly, with aforethought, predeterminately; meditatedly, meditatively, studiously, considerately; preconcertedly, designedly, calculatedly, wittingly, knowingly, with one's eyes wide open, in cold blood.
2. thoughtfully, determinedly, decidedly, resolutely, unwaveringly; methodically, systematically, in an orderly manner; coolly, calmly, collectedly, composedly, dispassionately; painstakingly, thoroughly, meticulously, scrupulously; circumspectly, cautiously, carefully, prudently, discreetly; charily, warily, guardedly, watchfully, vigilantly.
3. steadily, evenly, regularly; stably, solidly, firmly, surely, confidently, unhesitatingly, unhesitantly, unhesitatively, unfalteringly; unhurriedly, in a leisurely manner, slowly, measuredly, gradually, lingeringly; ploddingly, trudgingly, laboriously.

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