🇬🇧🇪🇸 diligent - diligente : English Lesson
adjective
Meaning of "diligent" ("diligente"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.
When someone is diligent, they put in a lot of effort and stay focused to do their work really well. They don’t give up easily, even if the task is tough or takes a long time. A diligent person pays attention to details, keeps trying their best, and finishes what they start.
I was so diligent about cleaning my room that I even organized my collection of… dust bunnies.
My cat is diligent about napping—she practices every single day without fail.
I was diligent in avoiding vegetables at dinner. Mission accomplished.
My goldfish is diligent about swimming in circles. He’s very committed to his routine.
I was diligent about feeding my imaginary pet. It’s never gone hungry.
A small girl found a broken robin nest. She became diligent: cleaning, weaving soft grass, fitting twigs with diligent fingers. Each morning the diligent hands worked under the sun; each night the diligent eyes checked the eggs. Neighbors watched the diligent care and smiled. At last the eggs hatched; she cried, joyful and proud.
🧑🎓 CEFR Level: C2 Proficient
This word is at the C2 level, which means it represents the highest mastery of English. It’s often used in specialized or highly formal contexts and helps you communicate with precision and subtlety, much like a native speaker.
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