sedulous
diligent in application or attention; persevering; assiduous.
persistently or carefully maintained: sedulous flattery.
Origin of sedulous
1Other words for sedulous
Other words from sedulous
- sed·u·lous·ly, adverb
- sed·u·lous·ness, noun
- un·sed·u·lous, adjective
- un·sed·u·lous·ly, adverb
- un·sed·u·lous·ness, noun
Words Nearby sedulous
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How to use sedulous in a sentence
The nature of the stage in the days of Shakespeare has been ascertained, by the sedulous exertions of his commentators.
The Works Of John Dryden, Volume 4 (of 18) | John DrydenLike the Mosaic Law, under the sedulous care of the sacerdotal orders it ripened into a most burdensome ritualism.
Beacon Lights of History, Volume I | John LordBut there is nothing young in this sedulous suppression of toil.
American Sketches | Charles WhibleyThe most sedulous groom could not have bestowed more attention upon the horse of his heart than Dick Turpin now paid to his mare.
Rookwood | William Harrison AinsworthThough ambitious, he was prudent; and, though born to please and be pleased, he was sedulous and self-restrained.
Endymion | Benjamin Disraeli
British Dictionary definitions for sedulous
/ (ˈsɛdjʊləs) /
constant or persistent in use or attention; assiduous; diligent
Origin of sedulous
1Derived forms of sedulous
- sedulity (sɪˈdjuːlɪtɪ) or sedulousness, noun
- sedulously, adverb
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