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duly
adverb
in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances
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Word Facts
- Word length
- 4
- Starts with
- D
- Ends with
- Y
- Contains
- UL
- Scrabble score
- 8
- Database source
- OEWN 2025 Core
How it sounds
Pronunciation
ˈduli
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Meaning
Definitions
adverb
in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances
“he was appropriately dressed”
In context
Example Sentences
he was appropriately dressed
If you don't behave properly, you'll have to leave!
I met the junior senator from Illinois and I was duly impressed
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