advisedly
3
7.4
- adverb
- /ədˈvaɪzɪdli/
- Formal
:
intencionadamente
- I choose my words advisedly to ensure clear communication.
Examples
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The Federal Reserve Act directs—and I choose that verb advisedly—the central bank to pursue both "maximum employment" and "stable prices."
Academic text (1997) -
I used the term reclaimed in the OP ("This land was reclaimed from the water in the sixteenth century") advisedly.
Blog text (11) -
I use that term advisedly.
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I use the term "friend" advisedly.
Blog text (27) -
And I say "malign" advisedly.
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I use the past tense advisedly, for as recent as it is, the history of Christianity may now be under siege.
Academic text (2002) -
Before proceeding any further, I should state at once that the latter term is used advisedly.
Academic text (2004) -
Genetic research should be done cautiously, prudently, and advisedly, but it should be done.
Blog text (11) -
I choose reading advisedly.
Blog text (21) -
I say "he" advisedly: fifty-five out of the previous fifty-six Eastman professors had been men.
Academic text (1999)
Synonyms
978
1.0
In a way that shows attention and caution to avoid mistakes or harm
320
3.7
To do something on purpose and with care
254
1.6
By choice, not by accident
155
3.1
In a way that someone does something on purpose, not by accident
72
3.5
To do something on purpose
43
3.7
In a careful way that shows you pay attention before deciding
37
3.1
Someone does this because they decide to, not because they must
26
4.0
On purpose as part of a plan
15
3.7
In a way that shows good judgment and practical choices
7
6.5
In a careful, thoughtful way that makes good choices
1
7.7
On purpose to say or do something
Carefully and on purpose
Antonyms
How Deliberate
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word advisedly comes from advise and advice, words that mean 'to think about' or 'give advice'. So, to do something advisedly is to do it 'on purpose' after careful thought.