industrious
Translation
industrious, hard-working, diligent
Examples
She is an industrious student.
She is an industrious student.
The industrious bees worked all day.
The industrious bees worked all day.
Grammar Patterns
an industrious ((person/animal)) a hard-working (person/animal) He is known as an industrious worker.
Similar Words
Synonyms: hard-working, diligent, assiduous; Antonyms: lazy, idle
Etymology
From Latin 'industrius' meaning 'diligent, active'. Related to 'industry'.
Memory Tips
An 'industrious' person works hard, like a busy 'industry'.