adj.
Pronunciation: ' se-j ə -l ə s
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