diligently

UK: ˈdɪlɪdʒəntli | US: ˈdɪlədʒəntli

Definition

  1. adv. with careful and persistent effort

  2. adv. in a thorough and attentive manner

Structure
diligent <careful>ly <adverb suffix>
Etymology

The word "diligently" derives from the Latin diligentia (carefulness), formed from diligere (to love, choose carefully), combining dis- (apart) + legere (to choose, gather). The suffix "-ly" transforms the adjective "diligent" into an adverb, indicating manner. Over time, the sense of "loving attention" evolved into "steady effort."

Examples

  1. She worked diligently to complete the project before the deadline.

  2. The students studied diligently for their final exams.

  3. He listened diligently to the instructions to avoid mistakes.

  4. The gardener tended to the plants diligently every morning.

  5. The team researched the topic diligently to ensure accuracy.