assiduous UK /əˈsɪdjuːəs/US /əˈsɪd͡ʒu.əs/ adjective1 •Hard-working, diligent or regular (in attendance or work); industrious.He was officious in the right time and place, quiet as a lamb when his patron seemed inclined to study or to muse, active and assiduous to assist or divert him whenever it seemed to be wished. — 1831 formsmore assiduous · most assiduous