English Dictionary
Definition of “industrious”
industrious (ɪnˈdʌstrɪəs
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Definitions
adjective
- hard-working, diligent, or assiduous
- an obsolete word for skilful
Alternative Forms
inˈdustriously adverb inˈdustriousness noun
Synonyms
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hard-working,
diligent,
active,
busy,
steady,
productive,
energetic,
conscientious,
tireless,
zealous,
laborious,
assiduous,
sedulous,
Usage examples
I want to draw the face, but I hold back because such devils must not be seen on this earth... Be industrious.
Various, Looking For the Spark (1994)A fascinating city of extremes where quirky eccentricities and innovation contends with its pragmatic, industrious inhabitants.
Country Life (2005)Cameron Hall and Luke Powell were industrious and enterprising while ruckman Dwayne Hutton proved to be a catalyst at centre bounces.
The Advertiser, Sunday Mail (2004)The Jed pack simply barged right through them and when the try was given the industrious Ross Goodfellow came up with the ball.
Glasgow Herald (2002)She cited the example of his sister, a hardworking, industrious little girl two years older than Davey.
Bethune, Helen, Positive Parent Power (1991)
