Duly (Adverb)
Meaning
In accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances; "he was appropriately dressed"; "If you don't behave properly, you'll have to leave!"; "I met the junior senator from Illinois and I was duly impressed".
Examples
- She was duly elected to the position and sworn in on schedule.
- The tourists were duly warned about the potential dangers of traveling to the remote location.
- The police officer was trained to handle such situations and duly took charge of the scene.
- The chef was impressed by the apprentice's skill and duly assigned more challenging tasks.
- He presented his passport and boarding pass, and was duly checked in for his flight.