a. [ L. sedulus, perhaps from sedere to sit, and so akin to E. sit. ] Diligent in application or pursuit; constant, steady, and persevering in business, or in endeavors to effect an object; steadily industrious; assiduous; as, the sedulous bee. [ 1913 Webster ] What signifies the sound of words in prayer, without the affection of the heart, and a sedulous application of the proper means that may naturally lead us to such an end? L'Estrange. [ 1913 Webster ] Syn. -- Assiduous; diligent; industrious; laborious; unremitting; untiring; unwearied; persevering. [ 1913 Webster ] -- Sed"u*lous*ly, adv. -- Sed"u*lous*ness, n. [ 1913 Webster ] | 