advisedly
Americanadverb
Etymology
Origin of advisedly
First recorded in 1425–75; late Middle English avisedli; see advised, -ly
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
This is a country that purports to worship, and I use that term advisedly, the rule of law.
From Slate ● Feb. 3, 2026
She also said: "Clearly the events of the last few weeks have been difficult - and I use this word advisedly and deliberately - in some respects very traumatic."
From BBC ● Apr. 25, 2023
This advisedly clunky emphasis on fibs and their detection is something of a Johnson trademark.
From Washington Post ● Feb. 2, 2023
The result was a very powerful mounting, and I use the word advisedly: It sometimes seemed like an exhibit.
From New York Times ● Oct. 9, 2022
The figure is advisedly chosen, for if the canneries dipped their mouths into the bay the canned sardines which emerge from the other end would be metaphorically, at least, even more horrifying.
From "Cannery Row" by John Steinbeck
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