a. | 1. | |
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. | |
2. | Steadily and perseveringly active in a particular pursuit or aim; |
Adj. | 1. | industrious - characterized by hard work and perseverance |
2. | industrious - working hard to promote an enterprise |