Antonyms for diligently


Grammar : Adv
Spell : dil-i-juhnt
Phonetic Transcription : ˈdɪl ɪ dʒənt


Definition of diligently

Origin :
  • mid-14c., from Old French diligent (14c.), from Latin diligentem "attentive, assiduous" (see diligence). Related: Diligently.
  • As in busily : adv actively; intently
  • As in hard : adv with determination
Example sentences :
  • The door opened; but he seemed to take no heed, so diligently did he count his figures.
  • Extract from : « Fair Margaret » by H. Rider Haggard
  • There he plied his tasks so diligently that he excelled all in book-learning.
  • Extract from : « Welsh Fairy Tales » by William Elliott Griffis
  • No bugle had sounded, yet the whole camp was softly and diligently astir.
  • Extract from : « The Cavalier » by George Washington Cable
  • He won his spurs by perseverance, knowledge, and ability, diligently cultivated.
  • Extract from : « Self-Help » by Samuel Smiles
  • That he will serve me diligently and faithfully I have no doubt.
  • Extract from : « Vivian Grey » by Earl of Beaconsfield, Benjamin Disraeli
  • The needle was diligently but awkwardly plied in this pause.
  • Extract from : « Graham's Magazine Vol. XXXII No. 2. February 1848 » by Various
  • In the meantime Foucarmont was diligently attacking the liqueurs.
  • Extract from : « Nana, The Miller's Daughter, Captain Burle, Death of Olivier Becaille » by Emile Zola
  • He went forth and resumed his daily occupations, and pursued them diligently.
  • Extract from : « Graham's Magazine Vol XXXIII No. 1 July 1848 » by Various
  • So he placed the more hope upon his novel, and worked at that diligently.
  • Extract from : « David Elginbrod » by George MacDonald
  • They were to pray, watch, and work, diligently and with unwavering faith.
  • Extract from : « Jesus the Christ » by James Edward Talmage

Synonyms for diligently

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