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sedulously

sed·u·lous
S s

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [sej-uh-luh s]
    • /ˈsɛdʒ ə ləs/
    • /ˈsed.jʊ.ləs/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [sej-uh-luh s]
    • /ˈsɛdʒ ə ləs/

Definitions of sedulously word

  • adjective sedulously diligent in application or attention; persevering; assiduous. 1
  • adjective sedulously persistently or carefully maintained: sedulous flattery. 1

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Origin of sedulously

First appearance:

before 1530
One of the 29% oldest English words
1530-40; < Latin sēdulus, adj. derivative of the phrase sē dolō diligently, literally, without guile; replacing sedulious (see sedulity, -ous)

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Parts of speech for Sedulously

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

sedulously popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 57% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for sedulously

adv sedulously

  • actively — engaged in action; characterized by energetic work, participation, etc.; busy: an active life.
  • assiduously — constant; unremitting: assiduous reading.
  • industriously — working energetically and devotedly; hard-working; diligent: an industrious person.

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