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