consciously

[kon-shuhs-lee]

adverb

1. with knowledge or awareness of one's own existence, sensations, thoughts, surroundings, etc..

   Negative attitudes can be reinforced, both consciously and unconsciously, by teachers, parents, and peers.

   At any moment we probably aren't consciously aware of most of the sounds around us.

2. with clear intent; deliberately.

   The need to consciously make time for exercise is a relatively recent phenomenon.

3. in a way that is sustainable, or with awareness of one’s effect on the environment, society, etc..

   Shop locally and consciously, and support a business that supports our community.

Other Word Forms

• half-consciously adverb
• nonconsciously adverb
• overconsciously adverb
• quasi-consciously adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of consciously¹

conscious ( def. ) + -ly

Example Sentences

“I really felt where the audience wanted to go emotionally in our storytelling, and I would play with it. I would consciously hear them and be like, ‘Milk that or dial that down.‘”

From Los Angeles Times

It has become a habit for many people over the last decade, consciously and even unconsciously.

From Salon

Not consciously, but he liked the comparison because “Easy in many ways is the opposite of Philip Marlowe.”

From Los Angeles Times

"I know I did something that seemed like consciously collecting a memento from a child," he wrote in a statement.

From BBC

But three sources told me the government is consciously working to treat Reform's plans seriously and scrutinise them in detail.

From BBC

Related Words

• knowingly www.thesaurus.com
• pointedly 
• purposely 
• studiously www.thesaurus.com
• voluntarily 
• willfully