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).
Derivatives:
deliberately adv. deliberateness n. deliberator n.
Etymology: L deliberatus past part. of deliberare (as DE-, librare weigh f. libra balance)