advisedly

adverb

Definition of advisedlynext
as in deliberately
with full awareness of what one is doing I'm calling him a traitor, and I use that term advisedly

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Recent Examples of advisedly Ill-advisedly, Wladyka introduces imaginary sequences in which Haru invents dance numbers out of ordinary situations. — Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026 The wrecking begins when Carey (Marvin), Paul’s best friend, ill-advisedly sleeps with Julie—and then, more ill-advisedly still, confesses it to Paul the next day. — Justin Chang, New Yorker, 22 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for advisedly
  1. deliberately
  2. intentionally
Adverb
  • The Gibson family, for their part, has never accepted that Sidney and Patrick deliberately set out on an untethered flight.
    — Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Think smoky eyes, deeper hues, crimped hair and deliberately imperfect textures.
    — Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of deliberately
Adverb
  • Brendan Nugent, 43, has been charged with dangerous driving causing serious injury and intentionally causing serious injury, as well as the federal crime of harming a public official, which carries a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026
  • The alleged attacker, 43-year-old Brendan Nugent, faced court on Wednesday charged with dangerous driving causing serious injury, intentionally causing serious injury and causing harm to a Commonwealth public official.
    — Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of intentionally

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“Advisedly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advisedly. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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