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Definitions

diligently

[dil-i-juhnt-lee] / ˈdɪl ɪ dʒənt li /
ADVERB
busily
Synonyms
STRONGEST
ardently assiduously carefully eagerly earnestly energetically enthusiastically hastily hurriedly laboriously nimbly painstakingly purposefully restlessly vigorously
WEAK
agilely animatedly arduously briskly expeditiously fervently indefatigably industriously like all get out like the devil like the dickens perseveringly persistently seriously speedily spiritedly strenuously studiously unremittingly unweariedly vigilantly vivaciously zealously
Antonyms
WEAK
idly inactively quietly
ADVERB
hard
Synonyms
STRONGEST
closely
WEAK
assiduously doggedly earnestly exhaustively industriously intensely intensively intently painstakingly persistently searchingly sharply steadily strenuously thoroughly unremittingly untiringly
Antonyms
WEAK
easily gently moderately softly tolerantly unenthusiastically yielding

Example Sentences

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They work diligently as sparks fly from metal heated to 1,200C.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Provided that these demands are diligently enforced, there are tangible benefits for everyone involved.

From Slate • Mar. 10, 2026

“The NBA should desire to protect and esteem women, many of whom work diligently every day to make this the best basketball league in the world,” Kornet wrote.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 2, 2026

The university said it admitted no liability and had "worked diligently to deliver teaching and student support in unprecedented circumstances".

From BBC • Feb. 13, 2026

She had been working very diligently with the children on good manners, socially useful phrases and appropriate party conversation topics; perhaps this expedition could serve as a valuable rehearsal.

From "The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling" by Maryrose Wood

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.