Main Entry: sed·u·lous

Pronunciation: \ˈse-jə-ləs\

Function: adjective

Etymology: Latin sedulus, from sedulo sincerely, diligently, from sed-, se without + dolus guile — more at suicide

Date: 1540

1 : involving or accomplished with careful perseverance <sedulous craftsmanship>
2 : diligent in application or pursuit <a sedulous student>

synonyms see busy

— sed·u·lous·ly adverb

— sed·u·lous·ness noun