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

All 11 Nike nominees were duly elected as directors of the company. — Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2026

It should be duly noted, Bailey Johnson would be a worthy option to join whichever lady decides on the supporting campaign and as the ailing father, Paul Jesson is also incredibly rich and dynamic and would be worthy of consideration. — Clayton Davis, Variety, 5 Sep. 2026

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