diligently

C2
US /ˈdɪləd͡ʒən(t)li/ UK /ˈdɪlɪd͡ʒ(ə)ntli/
adv Freq #27449

Meanings

  1. 1
    adv

    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.

  2. 2
    adv

    with diligence

Etymology

From diligent + -ly.

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