industrious Meaning, Definition & Usage

adjective satellite characterized by hard work and perseverance
untiring; hardworking; tireless.
adjective satellite working hard to promote an enterprise
gumptious; up-and-coming; energetic.

L. industrius, industriosus: cf. F. industrieux. See Industry.

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.
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.