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Webster 1913 Edition
Industrious
1.
Given to industry; characterized by diligence; constantly, regularly, or habitually occupied; busy; assiduous; not slothful or idle; – commonly implying devotion to lawful and useful labor.
Frugal and
industrious
men are commonly friendly to the established government. Sir W. Temple.
2.
Steadily and perseveringly active in a particular pursuit or aim;
– as, he was negligent in business, but
industrious
in pleasure; an industrious
mischief maker.In-dus′tri-ous-ly
, adv.
In-dus′tri-ous-ness
, Noun.
Webster 1828 Edition
Industrious
INDUS'TRIOUS
,Adj.
1.
Diligent in business or study; constantly, regularly or habitually occupied in business; assiduous; opposed to slothful and idle. Frugal and industrious men are commonly friendly to the established government.
2.
Diligent in a particular pursuit, or to a particular end; opposed to remiss or slack; as industrious to accomplish a journey, or to reconcile contending parties.3.
Given to industry; characterized by diligence; as an industrious life.4.
Careful; assiduous; as the industrious application of knowing men.Definition 2024
industrious
industrious
English
Adjective
industrious (comparative more industrious, superlative most industrious)
- Hard-working and persistent
- I was very industrious in my effort to learn unicycle riding.
Synonyms
- See also Wikisaurus:industrious
Derived terms
Related terms
Translations
hard-working and persistent
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