Adjective: industrious in'dús-tree-us
- Characterized by hard work and perseverance
"The industrious student's efforts paid off with excellent grades";
- hardworking, tireless, untiring
- Working hard to promote an enterprise
"The industrious entrepreneur worked tirelessly to launch her startup";
- energetic, gumptious
See also: diligent, enterprising, go-getting [informal]
Encyclopedia: Industrious