Where Does Assiduous Come from?

Assiduous came to English directly from the Latin assiduus, an adjective derived from the verb assidēre "to sit beside." To the ancient Romans, assiduus carried meanings ranging from “settled or rooted in place” to “constantly present” to “persistent, unremitting." This last sense was the one borrowed into English four ...

Is assiduous a compliment?

If you call someone assiduous, it's a compliment. It means they're careful, methodical and very persistent.

What does sedulously mean?

1 : involving or accomplished with careful perseverance sedulous craftsmanship. 2 : diligent in application or pursuit a sedulous student.