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industrious
adjective in·dus·tri·ous \in-ˈdəs-trē-əs\
: working very hard : not lazy
Full Definition of INDUSTRIOUS
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: constantly, regularly, or habitually active or occupied : diligent <an industrious worker>
— in·dus·tri·ous·ly adverb
— in·dus·tri·ous·ness noun
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First Known Use of INDUSTRIOUS
15th century
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Synonym Discussion of INDUSTRIOUS
busy, industrious, diligent, assiduous, sedulous mean actively engaged or occupied. busy chiefly stresses activity as opposed to idleness or leisure <too busy to spend time with the children>. industrious implies characteristic or habitual devotion to work <industrious employees>. diligent suggests earnest application to some specific object or pursuit <very diligent in her pursuit of a degree>. assiduous stresses careful and unremitting application <assiduous practice>. sedulous implies painstaking and persevering application <a sedulous investigation of the murder>.
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industrious
adjective in·dus·tri·ous \in-ˈdə-strē-əs\
Definition of INDUSTRIOUS for Kids
: working hard and steadily <industrious students>
— in·dus·tri·ous·ly adverb
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