diligently
Americanadverb
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Etymology
Origin of diligently
Explanation
Doing something diligently means doing it thoroughly and well. It's the opposite of doing it lazily or shoddily. If you are tireless, persevering, and do things with great care, then you do things diligently. This is an adverb that goes with hard and careful work. If you have a test coming up, the more diligently you review your materials, the better your grade will be. Workers who do their job diligently tend to get promoted. Some dogs diligently pursue squirrels in the park. When someone uses this word about something you've done, it's a huge compliment.
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Example Sentences
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Diligently enforced safety measures slightly harshed the vibe of this storied event, a rigorous yet relaxing haven for contemporary music tucked in an idyllic valley of straight-faced mysticism and sweet Pixie tangerines.
From New York Times • Sep. 20, 2021
Diligently undertake a simple chore at home and become obsessed with it.
From The Guardian • Apr. 25, 2017
Diligently, every 15 days, he sent money home to Catbalogan.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 6, 2013
Diligently watch the register to make sure you’re getting the advertised price for each item.
From Southern Living • May 12, 2011
Diligently he engaged in removing the stores from the wrecked ship.
From The Adventures of the Chevalier De La Salle and His Companions, in Their Explorations of the Prairies, Forests, Lakes, and Rivers, of the New World, and Their Interviews with the Savage Tribes, Two Hundred Years Ago by Abbott, John S. C. (John Stevens Cabot)
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