Advisedly

/ədˈvaɪzɪdli/ adverb

Definition

Deliberately and with full awareness; intentionally and after careful thought or consultation.

Etymology

From advised (the past participle of advise, meaning 'considered carefully') plus the adverb suffix -ly. When you do something 'advisedly,' you've taken advice or considered it thoughtfully.

Kelly Says

In formal writing, 'advisedly' is a power word—when someone says they speak 'advisedly,' they're claiming they've thought this through carefully and aren't just shooting their mouth off.

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