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- DictionaryDil·i·gent·ly/ˈdiləjən(t)lē/
adverb
- 1. in a way that shows care and conscientiousness in one's work or duties: "he spends his nights diligently working on his dissertation"
: characterized by steady, earnest, and energetic effort : painstaking. a diligent worker. diligently adverb. Did you know? You’re more likely to be diligent about something if you love doing it. The etymology of diligent reflects the fact that devotion can lead to energetic effort.
Synonyms for DILIGENTLY: actively, vigorously, busily, assiduously, laboriously, industriously, energetically, tirelessly; Antonyms of DILIGENTLY: idly, sleepily, inactively, lifelessly, casually, lazily, wearily, halfheartedly.
in a way that is careful and uses a lot of effort: He worked diligently to prepare himself for this three-week tournament. She diligently completed each task she was given. See. diligent. Fewer examples. They diligently raised eight children on modest wages. He must diligently study until he has mastered these skills.
Diligent definition: constant in effort to accomplish something; attentive and persistent in doing anything. See examples of DILIGENT used in a sentence.
in a way that is careful and uses a lot of effort: He worked diligently to prepare himself for this three-week tournament. She diligently completed each task she was given. See. diligent. Fewer examples. They diligently raised eight children on modest wages. He must diligently study until he has mastered these skills.
Doing something diligently means doing it thoroughly and well. It's the opposite of doing it lazily or shoddily. If you are tireless, persevering, and do things with great care, then you do things diligently. This is an adverb that goes with hard and careful work.
characterized by care and perseverance in carrying out tasks. “a diligent detective investigates all clues”. “a diligent search of the files”. synonyms: busy. actively or fully engaged or occupied. careful. exercising caution or showing care or attention. assiduous, sedulous.
Diligent connotes steady, meticulous attention to an ongoing job or task: "[They] have won international renown for their diligent efforts to track down software bugs" (Hiawatha Bray).
approving. careful and using a lot of effort: a diligent student. diligent about Leo is very diligent about his work. diligent in Their lawyer was extremely diligent in preparing their case. done in a careful and detailed way: The discovery was made after years of diligent research.
diligently. 3 meanings: in a careful and persevering manner 1. careful and persevering in carrying out tasks or duties 2. carried out with.... Click for more definitions.
