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- Dictionarydiligently/ˈdɪlɪdʒ(ə)ntli/
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"
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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.
Synonyms for DILIGENTLY: actively, vigorously, busily, assiduously, laboriously, industriously, energetically, tirelessly; Antonyms of DILIGENTLY: idly, sleepily, inactively, lifelessly, casually, lazily, wearily, halfheartedly.
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. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. paying close attention to detail
: 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.
Diligent definition: constant in effort to accomplish something; attentive and persistent in doing anything. See examples of DILIGENT used in a sentence.
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.
Definition of diligently adverb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Someone who is diligent works hard in a careful and thorough way. Meyers is a diligent and prolific worker. The historical research was impressively diligent. Synonyms: hard-working, careful, conscientious, earnest More Synonyms of diligent. diligence (dɪlɪdʒəns ) uncountable noun.
adjective. quietly and steadily persevering especially in detail or exactness. “a diligent (or patient) worker” synonyms: persevering. patient. enduring trying circumstances with even temper or characterized by such endurance. adjective. characterized by care and perseverance in carrying out tasks. “a diligent detective investigates all clues”
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).
