Definitions for duly

duly du·ly

Spelling: [doo-lee, dyoo-]
IPA: /ˈdu li, ˈdyu-/

Duly is a 4 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 8 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 9 points.

You can make 21 anagrams from letters in duly (dluy).

Definitions for duly

adverb

  1. in a due manner; properly; fittingly.
  2. in due season; punctually.

Origin of duly

1350-1400; Middle English duelich(e). See due, -ly

Examples for duly

I made no objection, and was duly hired for the term of three years.

Neymar duly scored from the spot, his second goal of the match, and Brazil were ahead 2-1.

For his loyal work on behalf of Putin, Zharov was duly awarded for his “service to the Fatherland.”

I have need of it this day, but it shall be duly returned to you.

You are duly, and rightly, dumped before the drink menu even lands.

The Assistant Commissioner was duly helped into his coat, and let out at once.

We say, of course, that we will work with any duly elected Israeli government.

William appears to have organized acquiescence by English lords for John, and was duly awarded when he was made Earl of Pembroke.

He demanded, moreover, that the interests of the planters should be duly regarded.

The planters were to be duly compensated out of the national treasury.

Word Value for duly
Scrable

8

Words with friends

9

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