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/
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
The sedulous monk copies every letter of the manuscript with unwavering focus.
Said you, Lou! — sedulous and true, working through!
Her sedulous work makes peers incredulous, like a pendulous doubt swaying overhead!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳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.
Breakdown
se- (without/apart) + dolus (deception/trickery) + -ous (adjective suffix meaning 'full of')
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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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