Meaning & Definition of Diligent in English
English⟶
Diligent
/dɪlɪʤənt/
adjective
1. Quietly and steadily persevering especially in detail or exactness
- "A diligent (or patient) worker"
- "With persevering (or patient) industry she revived the failing business"
synonym:
- diligent,
- persevering
2. Characterized by care and perseverance in carrying out tasks
- "A diligent detective investigates all clues"
- "A diligent search of the files"
synonym:
- diligent
Examples of using
You are all diligent.
As far as I know, he's a diligent student.
He is not so diligent as he used to be.