sedulous — showing dedication and diligence; persevering and careful in work or effort
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: showing dedication and diligence; persevering and careful in work or effort
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsedʒələs/
Korean meaning: 근면한, 부지런한, 끈기 있는
Korean pronunciation: **세**듈러스
Example Sentences
- The sedulous ant worked all summer while the grasshopper played video games and ordered pizza.
- Her sedulous preparation for the exam paid off when she scored in the top 1%.
- With sedulous dedication, he practiced his dance moves until even his dog started avoiding the living room.
sedulous
ADJECTIVE//ˈsedʒələs//
showing dedication and diligence; persevering and careful in work or effort
A sedulous student works diligently through the night on assignments
Said you, Lou! — sedulous and true, working through!
Her sedulous work makes peers incredulous, like a pendulous doubt swaying overhead!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin sedulus, meaning 'without deception' or 'sincere in effort.' The word evolved from the idea of working faithfully without trickery or laziness.
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📝Examples
“The sedulous ant worked all summer while the grasshopper played video games and ordered pizza.”
“Her sedulous preparation for the exam paid off when she scored in the top 1%.”
“With sedulous dedication, he practiced his dance moves until even his dog started avoiding the living room.”
“The scientist's sedulous research methodology ensured reliable and reproducible results.”
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