diligently

[ dil-i-juhnt-lee ]

adverb

1. with conscientious and persistent effort or attention:

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

Other Words From

• non·dil·i·gent·ly adverb
• o·ver·dil·i·gent·ly adverb
• pre·dil·i·gent·ly adverb
• un·dil·i·gent·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of diligently¹

diligent ( def ) + -ly

Example Sentences

She said she had "diligently checked" the contract and it was only when money started going out of her bank account that she learned she was locked into a seven-year agreement with a finance provider.

From BBC

He diligently befriended Cordelia Scaife May, an heiress to Andrew Mellon’s fortunes who funded forest preservation across Pennsylvania and believed in curtailing population growth, endearing himself to her with gauzy appeals.

From Salon

“We’re continuing to work diligently... to get this fire suppressed, to get things mopped up, to get things closed up and get things things ready for people to come back in,” Gardner said.

From Los Angeles Times

“We are working diligently to address this incident and keep all staff and members of the public who visit our office safe.”

From Los Angeles Times

Congresswoman Nancy Mace, who represents South Carolina in the House of Representatives, tweeted that her office is "diligently gathering all relevant information to keep our constituents informed regarding the recent escape of primates".

From BBC

Related Words

• ardently
• assiduously
• carefully
• eagerly
• earnestly
• energetically
• enthusiastically
• hastily
• hurriedly
• laboriously
• nimbly
• painstakingly
• purposefully
• restlessly
• vigorously