'Industrious' definitions:

Definition of 'industrious'

(from WordNet)
adjective
Characterized by hard work and perseverance [syn: hardworking, industrious, tireless, untiring]
adjective
Working hard to promote an enterprise [syn: energetic, gumptious, industrious, up-and-coming]

Definition of 'Industrious'

From: GCIDE
  • Industrious \In*dus"tri*ous\, a. [L. industrius, industriosus: cf. F. industrieux. See Industry.] [1913 Webster]
  • 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. [1913 Webster]
  • Frugal and industrious men are commonly friendly to the established government. --Sir W. Temple. [1913 Webster]
  • 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. [1913 Webster]
  • Industrious to seek out the truth of all things. --Spenser. -- {In*dus"tri*ous*ly}, adv. -- {In*dus"tri*ous*ness}, n. [1913 Webster]

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