Sedulous Definition

sĕjə-ləs
adjective
Working hard and steadily; diligent.
Webster's New World
Persevering and constant in effort or application; assiduous.
American Heritage
Constant; persistent.
Sedulous attention to the task.
Webster's New World
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Origin of Sedulous

  • From Latin sēdulus from sēdulō zealously sē without s(w)e- in Indo-European roots dolō ablative of dolus trickery (probably from Greek dolos cunning del-2 in Indo-European roots)

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • From Latin sedulus (“diligent")

    From Wiktionary

Sedulous Sentence Examples

  • The success of this very useful scheme was due chiefly to his sedulous interest and help.

  • The hope of eventual emancipation was stimulated by sedulous propagandists from each of these countries; from time to time armed bands of insurgents were manned and equipped in the small neighbouring states, with or without the co-operation of the governments.

  • Here we find less evidence of sedulous workmanship, yet not infrequently a piercing sweetness, a depth of emotion, a sincere and spontaneous lovableness, which are irresistibly touching and inspiring.

  • The general success of Frederick's rule was secured by the sedulous care with which he confined himself to the work of government.

  • A sedulous courtier, he was rewarded with the confidence of Augustus, who ordered the procurators of Syria to do nothing without taking his advice.

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