Diligent Definition & Meaning
diligent
- adjective
- quietly and steadily persevering especially in detail or exactness; "a diligent (or patient) worker"; "with persevering (or patient) industry she revived the failing business"
- characterized by care and perseverance in carrying out tasks; "a diligent detective investigates all clues"; "a diligent search of the files"
"Diligent" in song lyrics
See how diligent is used in real songs:
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"Speak the ill-legit rhyme after rhyme diligent"
Binary Star — Honest Expression -
"How many cats you know speak the illegit rhyme after rhyme diligent?"
Binary Star — Honest Expression -
"I wish I'd been more diligent"
Edo G f/ Masta Ace — Wishing
Words that rhyme with diligent
Usage tips for "diligent"
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- What does diligent mean?
- quietly and steadily persevering especially in detail or exactness; "a diligent (or patient) worker"; "with persevering (or patient) industry she revived the failing business" characterized by care and perseverance in carrying out tasks; "a diligent detective investigates all clues"; "a diligent search of the files"
- What part of speech is diligent?
- Diligent is an adjective.
- How many definitions does diligent have?
- Diligent has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).