Industrious
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɪnˈdʌstɹi.əs/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Industrious is an adjective meaning Hard-working and persistent.
Meaning
Hard-working and persistent.
Example Sentences
He was a very industrious student at school.
The ant has made himself illustrious / Through constant industry industrious. / So what? / Would you be calm and placid / If you were full of formic acid?
Synonyms for industrious
Depending on context, synonyms include assiduous, diligent, dogged, hardworking, notable, sedulous.
Antonyms for industrious
Common opposites include lazy, absent-minded, changeable, distractible, fickle, flighty.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include diligent, hardworking, enterprising, gumptious, energetic, up-and-coming.
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