deliberately, adv. 1. intentionally, purposefully, on purpose, willfully, of one's own free will, volitionally, voluntarily, on one's own; premeditatedly, pre-meditatingly, with aforethought, predeterminately; meditatedly, meditatively, studiously, considerately; preconcertedly, designedly, calculatedly, wittingly, knowingly, with one's eyes wide open, in cold blood.
2. thoughtfully, determinedly, decidedly, resolutely, unwaveringly; methodically, systematically, in an orderly manner; coolly, calmly, collectedly, composedly, dispassionately; painstakingly, thoroughly, meticulously, scrupulously; circumspectly, cautiously, carefully, prudently, discreetly; charily, warily, guardedly, watchfully, vigilantly.
3. steadily, evenly, regularly; stably, solidly, firmly, surely, confidently, unhesitatingly, unhesitantly, un-hesitatively, unfalteringly; unhurriedly, in a leisurely manner, slowly, measuredly, gradually, lingeringly; ploddingly, trudgingly, laboriously.
deliberation, n. 1. excogitation, excogitating, consideration, advisement; speculation, speculating, taking to heart, pondering, musing, thoughtfulness, thinking over, weighing, revolving, review, reviewing, study, studying, scrutinization, scrutinizing, examination, examining, inspection, inspecting, conning; contemplation, contemplating, meditation, meditating, reflection, reflecting, rumination, ruminating, brooding, mulling over, concentration, concentrating, focusing, cerebration, cerebrating.
2. consultation, consulting, conference, conferring, discussion, discussing, debate, debating, argument, arguing, reasoning.
3. intention, intentionality, purposefulness, willfulness, volition, determination, deliberateness; premeditation, forethought, aforethought, calculation, coldbloodedness.
4. methodicalness, systematicness, orderliness, painstakingness, thoroughness, meticulousness, scrupulousness; circumspection, caution, cautiousness, carefulness, prudence, discretion; chariness, wariness, guardedness, watchfulness, vigilance; steadiness, evenness, stability, solidness, firmness, sureness, confidence; leisureliness, slowness, ploddingness.
delicacy, n. 1. lightness, fineness, slightness, slenderness, fragility, daintiness; translucency, tenuity, diaphaneity, transparence, etherealness, flimsiness; tenderness, softness.
2. tidbit, appetizer, dainty, bonbon, sweetmeat, luxury.
3. refinement, finesse, nicety, grace, sensibility; fastidiousness, exactness, accuracy, precision, scrupulosity, carefulness; subtlety, sensitivity, sensitiveness.
4. criticalness, precariousness, ticklishness; difficulty, arduousness.
5. frailty, frailness, infirmity, feebleness,
delicate, adj. 1. dainty, fine, sheer, transparent, translucent; smooth, silken, soft, thin, gauzy, gossamer; elegant, exquisite, choice, tender.
2. fragile, frail, perishable; slender, slight, attenuated, small; feeble, weak, ailing, unwell, infirm, sickly.
3. faint, muted, subdued, pastel, subtle.
4. difficult, ticklish, critical, precarious, SI. hairy, dangerous.
5. perceptive, sensitive, tactful, politic, diplomatic, considerate; careful, exact, accurate, painstaking.
6. discriminating, refined, discerning, fastidious; squeamish, prudish, finical, finicky.
delicious, adj. 1. delectable, tasty, dainty, appetizing, luscious, ambrosial, ambrosian, flavorful, epicurean; succulent, juicy, rich; nectareous, nectarean, sweet, tender; palatable, toothsome, Scot. gustable.
2. fragrant, odoriferous, aromatic, perfumy, perfumed, scented; sweet, sweet-smelling.