duly

adverb

du·​ly ˈdü-lē How to pronounce duly (audio)
also ˈdyü-
Synonyms of duly
: in a due manner or time : properly
a duly elected official
Your comments are duly noted.

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They were duly impressed by her speech. The objections were duly noted. The singer duly appeared back on stage for an encore.
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In 2023, one couple — Shawn and Louise Palmer — came as Ken and Barbie, complete with their cardboard packaging which duly turned to mulch in the bog. — Rob Tanner, New York Times, 3 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 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 See All Example Sentences for duly

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of duly was in the 14th century

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“Duly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/duly. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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Kids Definition

duly

adverb
du·​ly ˈd(y)ü-lē How to pronounce duly (audio)
: in a due manner, time, or degree

Legal Definition

duly

adverb
du·​ly ˈdü-lē, ˈdyü- How to pronounce duly (audio)
: in a due manner or time
failed to duly deliver
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