sedulously

In painstaking fashion

Sedulously means with persistent, careful attention and diligent effort.

The word suggests steady, painstaking work rather than bursts of energy: She sedulously avoided any mention of the scandal.

He sedulously cultivated relationships with influential donors.

The adverb carries a slightly formal or literary tone.

diligent

conscientiously

With moral thoroughness

persistently · tirelessly · unflaggingly · unremittingly · steadfastly · devotedly · earnestly · zealously · tenaciously · doggedly

meticulous

carefully

With deliberate attention

fastidiously · exactingly · punctiliously · methodically · systematically · rigorously · attentively · minutely · exhaustively · comprehensively

scholarly

academically

Pertaining to formal study

bookishly · analytically · thoughtfully · reflectively · contemplatively · studiedly · scholastically · pedantically · cerebrally · philosophically

Opposites
effort and diligence

sedulouslylazily

Without exertion or haste

indolently · slothfully · sluggishly · shiftlessly · languidly

attention and care

sedulouslycarelessly

Without due attention

negligently · haphazardly · sloppily · casually · cursorily

Family

sedulous

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Everyday, not technical · Rated G