Synonyms of duly

duly

adverb

ˈdü-lē 

as in properly

in a manner suitable for the occasion or purpose

the perpetrators of this outrageous crime will be duly punished

Synonyms & Similar Words

• properly
• correctly
• appropriately
• happily
• rightly
• suitably
• fittingly
• adequately
• right
• well
• appositely
• meetly
• acceptably
• congruously
• satisfactorily
• tolerably
• decently
• passably
• decorously

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• improperly
• wrongly
• incorrectly
• inappropriately
• incongruously
• unsuitably
• unfortunately
• unsatisfactorily
• unacceptably
• inopportunely
• unseasonably
• inaptly
• unseemly
• irrelevantly
• awkwardly
• ungracefully
• inappositely

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of duly

While Qatar duly intercepted these threats, it isn’t known to have used its air force in retaliation for any Iranian attacks on its territory. — Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026

Harry and Meghan, who duly flew in on Wednesday, will base themselves in a private property outside London, thought to be in the Cotswolds. — The Week Uk, TheWeek, 28 Aug. 2026

Investors duly rewarded Microsoft’s results by adding a record $450 billion to its market value in a single day. — Amit Joshi, Fortune, 20 Aug. 2026

Inès Konan kept her cool despite a three-minute delay for a VAR check and duly dispatched the penalty to open the scoring for Ivory Coast. — ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026