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SEDULOUS

Dictionary entry overview: What does sedulous mean?

• SEDULOUS (adjective)
The adjective SEDULOUS has 1 sense:

1. marked by care and persistent effort

Familiarity information: SEDULOUS used as an adjective is very rare.

Dictionary entry details

• SEDULOUS (adjective)

Sense 1

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Meaning:

Marked by care and persistent effort

Synonyms:

assiduous; sedulous

Context examples:

her assiduous attempts to learn French / assiduous research / sedulous pursuit of legal and moral principles

Similar:

diligent (characterized by care and perseverance in carrying out tasks)

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