Wednesday, January 22, 2025

Word of the Day: Sedulous

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adjective 1. (Of a person or action) Showing dedication and diligence.

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EXAMPLE SENTENCES
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Latin, mid-16th century
Why This Word?
"Sedulous" stems from the Latin "sedulus," meaning "zealous," but the English words aren't quite synonyms. "Sedulous" is an adjective that implies hardworking diligence, while "zealous" is an adjective to describe enthusiastic pursuit, almost to the point of fanaticism. ...
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