INDUSTRIOUS


Meaning of INDUSTRIOUS in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ in-ˈdəs-trē-əs ]

adjective

Date: 15th century

1. obsolete : skillful , ingenious

2. : constantly, regularly, or habitually active or occupied : diligent

an industrious worker

Synonyms: see busy

• in·dus·tri·ous·ly adverb

• in·dus·tri·ous·ness noun

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.