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2 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Industrious \In*dus"tri*ous\, a. [L. industrius, industriosus: cf F. industrieux See {Industry}.] 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. Industrious to seek out the truth of all things --Spenser. -- {In*dus"tri*ous*ly}, adv -- {In*dus"tri*ous*ness}, n. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: industrious adj 1: characterized by hard work and perseverance [syn: {hardworking}, {tireless}, {untiring}] 2: working hard to promote an enterprise [syn: {energetic}, {gumptious}, {up-and-coming}]
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