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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