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duly

/ˈduli/adverb2 syllables

Duly means: in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances.

Synonyms for duly12

adverb, as in in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances

appropriately, suitably, fittingly, befittingly, fitly, properly

also used for duly

compliantly, accordantly, accordingly, agreeably, becomingly, conformably

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What does duly mean?1

adverb

1

in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances“he was appropriately dressed”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with duly?5

two syllables

trulynewlycruelly

three syllables

unrulyunduly
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Duly in a sentence

  • They are now man and wife duly married.unknown
  • The above-mentioned mail item has been duly delivered.sacredceltic
  • He's been duly appointed as the assistant director of the program.Luornu
  • He's the duly elected president of our country.Luornu
  • Candidates must be duly nominated by the electoral commission.Cangarejo
  • I am duly flattered by your proposal.rul
  • All the tasks have been duly fulfilled.megamanenm

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