What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
advertently
Example
She advertently left her phone at home because she wanted to disconnect. [advertently: adverb]
Example
He acted advertently when he chose to speak up against injustice. [advertently: adjective]
deliberately
Example
He deliberately ignored her calls because he was upset. [deliberately: adverb]
Example
She made a deliberately hurtful comment to get back at him. [deliberately: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Deliberately is more commonly used than advertently in everyday language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between advertently and deliberately?
Advertently is more formal than deliberately and is often used in legal or academic contexts.
