duly

[doo-lee, dyoo-]

adverb

1. in a correct or appropriate manner; properly; fittingly.

2. at the right time; punctually.

duly

/ ˈdjuːlɪ /

adverb

1. in a proper or fitting manner

2. at the proper time; punctually

Word History and Origins

Origin of duly¹

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English duelich(e); due, -ly

Word History and Origins

Origin of duly¹

C14: see _due , _-ly ²

Example Sentences

That was duly delivered on by the Budget and has hovered near those lows ever since.

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After previously revealing she would have swapped her quiet birthday celebration to meet the King, the monarch duly obliged a few weeks later.

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The challenges of sending a first-of-its-kind giant traveling show into the world without knowing whether the world would show up are duly recounted.

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Harris was intrigued enough to watch War of the Worlds, and it duly lived down to his expectations.

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After opting to bat first, Spirit quickly found themselves in trouble and duly slumped to 80 all out after 94 balls.

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