NYT Dictionary

DULY

/ˈdʒuːli/
AdverbDU-lydu-ly · 2 syllablesGrade 6

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2023, 2026

Meaning

In a due, fit, or becoming manner; as it ought to be; suitably; properly.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

From Middle English duely, dewly, dulyche, dueliche, duweliche (“rightly, properly”), equivalent to due + -ly.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

compliantlyfitlysuitablyaccordantlyaccordinglyagreeablyappropriatelybecominglyconformablyconsistently

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles:

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