Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

deliberative

[dih-lib-er-uh-tiv, -uh-rey-tiv] / dɪˈlɪb ər ə tɪv, -əˌreɪ tɪv /


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.

There are, however, still tangible benefits to this deliberative approach.

From Slate • Mar. 17, 2026

If Seth wanted a fast decision—to short-circuit the deliberative process through which the company made most decisions—we wanted to hear the cast read the script.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 19, 2026

Then the more deliberative System 2 thinking will kick in, where we consider more variables, including our own biases and those of others.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 19, 2025

“This is a deliberative body. It’s a legislative process by definition — all of us have to give up on personal preferences,” he continued.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 2, 2025

He says the object of deliberative rhetoric, for instance, is “happiness”—and he therefore sets out to establish what constitutes the good.

From "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith




Vocabulary lists containing deliberative


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "deliberative" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com