Synonyms

diligently

American

[dil-i-juhnt-lee] / ˈdɪl ɪ dʒənt li /

adverb

with conscientious and persistent effort or attention.

The information on this website has been carefully researched and diligently compiled.

Other Word Forms

nondiligently adverb
overdiligently adverb
prediligently adverb
undiligently adverb

Etymology

Origin of diligently

diligent ( def. ) + -ly

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.

In fact, the versatile naan diligently props up whatever it is paired with, allowing the main dish to shine.

From BBC

Over the past decade, Vancouver’s original Chinatown has been diligently rehabbing its image.

From The Wall Street Journal

Her husband diligently cleans every gutter and any sort of debris that could allow rain to pool near their home, she said.

From Los Angeles Times

“We take this breach very seriously and are working diligently to ensure these individuals are safely returned to custody as quickly as possible,” said DeKalb County Sheriff Melody Maddox.

From The Wall Street Journal

While crews worked diligently to rake the fake snow over exposed rocks and patches of bare dirt on Friday, skiers and boarders scraped by like traffic on the 405 Freeway.

From Los Angeles Times

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