Diligently

//ˈdɪlɪd͡ʒ(ə)ntli// adv

adv ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adverb
  1. 1
    In a diligent manner, with appropriate effort, carefully.

    "Instead, empty bags were folded diligently into the corners of underpacked suitcases, waiting to be jammed full with the familiar objects of home."

Adverb
  1. 1
    with diligence; in a diligent manner wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms
ardentlyassiduouslycarefullycautiouslycircumspectlyconsiderately

Example

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"With your ability it should be a doddle, but please don't get too big for your boots: apply yourself diligently like everyone in your class."

Etymology

From diligent + -ly.

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