Words to use
deliberate
/dɪˈlɪb.ər.ət/ · adjective
Done consciously and carefully, rather than by accident.
Tone
Intentional and controlled.
When it earns its place
Use deliberate when...
Use it when the care or intent behind an action matters.
Three natural examples
01The silence was deliberate.
02She made a deliberate choice to leave the ending open.
03His movements were slow and deliberate.
Watch the fit
When to choose another word
Do not confuse the adjective with the verb meaning to discuss carefully. The pronunciation changes.
Common slip
Meaning is only half the job
Deliberate can imply intent. Saying an injury was deliberate is a serious claim.
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