Synonyms for duly
- adverb
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Adverb
1. Properly — in a due, fit, or becoming manner; as it ought to be; suitably; properly
properly, appropriately, suitably, fitly, rightly, fittingly, accordingly, compliantly, befittingly
Definitions
- adv. 1
In a due, fit, or becoming manner; as it ought to be; suitably; properly.
The citizen's concern was duly noted in the meeting minutes.
Example sentences
- properly Not everyone is properly rewarded for his efforts.
- appropriately Your big-toe nail is growing back appropriately.
- suitably After her mother's lecture, Mary looked suitably chastened.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| duly | falling | |
| properly | falling | |
| appropriately | rising | |
| suitably | falling | |
| fitly | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 5 letters
- fitly
- 7 letters
- rightly2
- 8 letters
- properly3, suitably3
- 9 letters
- fittingly3
- 11 letters
- accordingly4, compliantly, befittingly
- 13 letters
- appropriately5
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (rightly2 = 2 syllables).
In other languages
- Français
- dûment