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assiduous Definition

as·sidu·ous (ə sij′o̵̅o̅ əs)

adjective

  1. done with constant and careful attention
  2. diligent; persevering

Etymology: L assiduus < assidere: see assiduity

assiduous Related Forms

as·sid′u·ously adverb as·sid′u·ous·ness noun

assiduous Synonyms

assiduous

modif.

industrious, persevering, careful, attentive; see careful, diligent. See syn. study atdiligent.

assiduous Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • attention: This is a 24/7 operation demanding assiduous attention to detail.
  • study: His assiduous studies of the cultural and economic trends his day.
  • reader: The fact that Byron was an assiduous reader of Staël's works emerges clearly in his letters, but most importantly in his works.
  • care: Then, for thirty years, she was the property of an impassioned shipowner who kept her in excellent condition with assiduous care.
  • observer: An assiduous observer of culture, he showed precocious artistic talent and fierce ambition.
  • student: His English teachers regard him as possibly the most gifted and assiduous student they have taught.

Modifying Another Word

  • very: But before you do so, I should like to commend you for your very assiduous work on this case.
  • equally: Loopholes closed Today's government has been equally assiduous.

Preposition: in

prayer: Be assiduous in the prayer of adoration and teach it to the faithful.