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Industrious Definition & Meaning

industrious
adjective
  1. characterized by hard work and perseverance
  2. working hard to promote an enterprise

"Industrious" in song lyrics

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  • "This industry ain't industrious"
    Abstract Rude w/ Moka Only and Prevail — Smokin' In Here
  • "Through constant industry industrious."
    The Ant

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Frequently asked questions

What does industrious mean?
characterized by hard work and perseverance working hard to promote an enterprise
What part of speech is industrious?
Industrious is an adjective.
How many definitions does industrious have?
Industrious has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).

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