Found 3 items, similar to industrious.
English → Indonesian (quick) Definition: industrious getol, rajin
English → English (WordNet) Definition: industrious 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]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Industrious Industrious \In*dus"tri*ous\, a. [L. industrius, industriosus: cf. F. industrieux. See Industry.] [1913 Webster] 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. [1913 Webster] Frugal and industrious men are commonly friendly to the established government. --Sir W. Temple. [1913 Webster] 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. [1913 Webster] Industrious to seek out the truth of all things. --Spenser. -- In*dus"tri*ous*ly, adv. -- In*dus"tri*ous*ness, n. [1913 Webster]