Synonyms of diligently

diligently

adverb

1

as in actively

in a manner involving great or constant activity

struggling diligently to contact everyone who might need a ride to the polls

Synonyms & Similar Words

• actively
• vigorously
• busily
• assiduously
• laboriously
• industriously
• energetically
• tirelessly
• indefatigably

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• idly
• sleepily
• inactively
• lifelessly

2

as in hard

with great effort or determination

working diligently to finish his documentary in time for the film festival

Synonyms & Similar Words

• hard
• intensively
• intently
• intensely
• assiduously
• arduously
• doggedly
• continuously
• resolutely
• determinedly
• sedulously
• laboriously
• strenuously
• purposefully
• industriously
• slavishly
• vigorously
• actively
• mightily
• steadily
• thoroughly
• busily
• zealously
• conscientiously
• hardly
• energetically
• steadfastly
• feverishly
• vehemently
• briskly
• amain
• seriously
• attentively
• meticulously
• painstakingly
• exhaustively
• dynamically
• tirelessly
• ardently
• earnestly
• spiritedly
• unremittingly
• unrelentingly
• animatedly
• indefatigably
• willfully
• untiringly
• stubbornly
• ploddingly
• obstinately
• unabatedly
• unflaggingly
• wearilessly

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• casually
• lazily
• wearily
• halfheartedly
• languidly
• sluggishly
• listlessly
• desultorily
• indolently
• tiredly
• lackadaisically
• shiftlessly
• spiritlessly

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of diligently

As one of the cofounders of the Wild Orchard brand who’s diligently working to expand this top-quality tea in America, Michael Ham is deeply ingrained in the story of these tea fields. — Andrew Watman, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

Buff Medical Resort finally opened in 2025, a medi-spa where every aspect of your patient experience is diligently reviewed. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 July 2026

Just be sure to diligently shop around for accounts before making a decision, as even minor interest rate differences among banks can add up to substantial earnings differences over time. — Matt Richardson, CBS News, 11 June 2026

By updating ordinances in advance, and diligently collecting information about any data center proposals that are made, local officials and citizens can protect the best interests of their communities. — Michael Helbing, The Conversation, 11 June 2026

But Thornton has been working diligently to get an increased role within the defense. — Charlotte Observer, 27 May 2026

But energy itself – raucous, coordinated and diligently trained on every shot – seems largely spontaneous and self-generated. — Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 20 May 2026

While Toyota and ExxonMobil continue to work diligently to maintain supply, the following substitution guidelines are recommended for dealers to help manage the demand for the affected products. — Byron Hurd, The Drive, 13 May 2026

The diagnosis came as a shock to Tovado, who had no family history of colon cancer and had been diligently getting annual physicals as a fighter pilot in the military. — Ciara McCarthy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 May 2026