Meaning
deliberately, intentionally
- in an intentional, planned, or conscious manner
In a sentence
Ha ignorato deliberatamente i miei avvertimenti durante la riunione.
He deliberately ignored my warnings during the meeting.
Pensi che abbiano nascosto le prove deliberatamente?
Do you think they hid the evidence deliberately?
Non ho agito deliberatamente per ferire i tuoi sentimenti.
I didn't act deliberately to hurt your feelings.
Usage notes
- Formed from the adjective 'deliberato' + '-mente'.
- Synonyms include 'intenzionalmente' and 'apposta' (the latter is more informal).