Main Entry: in·dus·tri·ous

Pronunciation: \in-ˈdəs-trē-əs\

Function: adjective

Date: 15th century

1 obsolete : skillful, ingenious
2 : constantly, regularly, or habitually active or occupied : diligent <an industrious worker>

synonyms see busy

— in·dus·tri·ous·ly adverb

— in·dus·tri·ous·ness noun