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Definition of Sedulity
1. Noun. The quality of being constantly diligent and attentive.
Generic synonyms: Diligence, Industriousness, Industry
Derivative terms: Sedulous, Sedulous
Definition of Sedulity
1. n. The quality or state of being sedulous; diligent and assiduous application; constant attention; unremitting industry; sedulousness.
Definition of Sedulity
1. Noun. diligence, persistence ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Sedulity
1. the state of being sedulous [n -TIES]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Sedulity
Literary usage of Sedulity
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Room at the Top by Adam Craig (1882)
"''HERE is no such prevalent workman as sedulity and diligence. A man would wonder
at the mighty things which have been done by degrees and gentle ..."
2. A Compendium of English Literature: Chronologically Arranged, from Sir John by Charles Dexter Cleveland (1860)
"... more than by the foundation: so, not according to his Faith, but according to
his Works, shall God judge man. sedulity AND DILIGENCE. ..."
3. The Diary of John Evelyn by John Evelyn (1906)
"By what I observed in this journey, is that infinite industry, sedulity, gravity,
and great understanding and experience of affairs, in his Majesty, ..."
4. Choice Specimens of English Literature: Selected from the Chief English by Thomas Budd Shaw, William Smith, Benjamin Nicholas Martin (1869)
"... the soul that hath once tasted it, easily contemns all huir-an comforts. 119.
OWEN FELTHAM. Circa 1610-1677. (Manual, p. 186.) sedulity AND DILIGENCE. ..."
5. Choice Specimens of English Literature by Thomas Budd Shaw, William Smith, Benjamin Nicholas Martin (1870)
"In comparison whereof the soul that hath once tasted it, easily contemns all
human comforts. 119. OWEN FELTHAM. Circa 1610-1677. (Manual, p. 186.) sedulity ..."
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