duly[adverb]Synonyms:- properly, accordingly, appropriately, befittingly, correctly, decorously, deservedly, fittingly, rightfully, suitably
- on time, at the proper time, punctually
[TahlilGaran] English Synonym Dictionary ▲
du‧ly /ˈdjuːli $ ˈduːli/
adverb [
Word Family: adverb:
due,
duly,
unduly;
noun:
due, dues;
adjective:
due,
undue]
[
Date: 1300-1400;
Origin: ⇒ due1]
1. in the proper or expected way:
Here are your travel documents, all duly signed.2. at the proper time or as expected:
The Queen duly appeared on the balcony to wave to the crowds. [TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲