DILIGENTLY

diligently

(adverb) with diligence; in a diligent manner; “we may diligently observe the Lord’s supper on the first day of the week, diligently preach the gospel, or minister to the saint”

Source: WordNet® 3.1

Etymology

Adverb

diligently (comparative more diligently, superlative most diligently)

In a diligent manner, with appropriate effort, carefully.

Source: Wiktionary

Dil"i*gent*ly, adv.

Definition: In a diligent manner; not carelessly; not negligently; with industry or assiduity. Ye diligently keep commandments of the Lord your God. Deut. vi. 17.

DILIGENT

Dil"i*gent, a. Etym: [F. diligent, L. diligens, -entis, p. pr. of diligere, dilectum, to esteem highly, prefer; di- = dis- + legere to choose. See Legend.]

1. Prosecuted with careful attention and effort; careful; painstaking; not careless or negligent. The judges shall make diligent inquisition. Deut. xix. 18.

2. Interestedly and perseveringly attentive; steady and earnest in application to a subject or pursuit; assiduous; industrious. Seest thou a man diligent in his business he shall stand before kings. Prov. xxii. 29. Diligent cultivation of elegant literature. Prescott.

Syn.

– Active; assiduous; sedulous; laborious; persevering; attentive; industrious.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition