consciously
adv. manner B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈkɑnʃəsɫi// UK //kˈɒnʃəsli// con·scious·ly
adv. in a way that you are fully aware of what you are doing. You use this when you make a choice on purpose, not by accident.
adv. in a manner involving full awareness and deliberate intent; not automatic or unconscious.
She consciously chose to ignore the rude comment.
He consciously slowed his breathing to calm his nerves before the speech.
The author consciously avoided using complex metaphors to ensure the narrative remained accessible to a younger audience.
From conscious + -ly.
Usage
Typically placed before the main verb or after the auxiliary verb.
- Nounconsciousness
- Nounsubconscious
- Adjectiveconscious
- Adjectiveunconscious
- Adverbconsciously