diligently

English

Etymology

From diligent +‎ -ly.

Pronunciation

  • (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈdɪlɪd͡ʒ(ə)ntli/
  • (General American) IPA(key): /ˈdɪləd͡ʒən(t)li/
  • Audio (Southern England):(file)

Adverb

diligently (comparative more diligently, superlative most diligently)

  1. In a diligent manner, with appropriate effort, carefully.
    • 2001 March 25, Eve Schaenen, “Changing Face Of Home”, in The New York Times[1]:
      Instead, empty bags were folded diligently into the corners of underpacked suitcases, waiting to be jammed full with the familiar objects of home.

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