̘. ̈a.dɪˈlɪbərɪt adj. & v. --adj. 1 a
intentional (a deliberate foul). b
fully considered;
not impulsive (made a deliberate choice). 2
slow in deciding;
cautious (a
ponderous and deliberate mind). 3 (of
movement etc.)
leisurely and
unhurried. --v. 1 intr.
think carefully;
take counsel (the
jury deliberated
for an hour). 2 tr.
consider,
discuss carefully (deliberated
the question). øødeliberately adv. deliberateness n. deliberator n. [L deliberatus
past part. of deliberare (as
DE-, librare weigh f.
libra balance)]