Industrious

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈdʌstriəs/

Definitions of industrious

adjective showing diligence and hard work; hardworking; diligent

Example Sentences

A1 She is very industrious and always completes her tasks on time.

A2 The industrious student studied hard for the exam and received a high grade.

B1 The industrious worker never takes breaks and is always focused on their tasks.

B2 His industrious nature led him to start his own successful business.

C1 The industrious team of researchers worked tirelessly to make groundbreaking discoveries.

C2 Her industrious attitude and strong work ethic earned her a promotion within a year.

Examples of industrious in a Sentence

formal The industrious worker completed all of his tasks ahead of schedule.

informal My industrious neighbor is always working on some project in his garage.

slang That dude is so industrious, he's always hustling and grinding.

figurative The industrious bee tirelessly collected nectar from flower to flower.

Grammatical Forms of industrious

• past tense: industrioused
• plural: industriouses
• comparative: more industrious
• superlative: most industrious
• present tense: is industrious
• future tense: will be industrious
• perfect tense: has been industrious
• continuous tense: is being industrious
• singular: industrious
• positive degree: industrious
• infinitive: to be industrious
• gerund: being industrious
• participle: industriousing

Origin and Evolution of industrious

First Known Use: 0015 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'industrious' originated from the Latin word 'industriosus', which means diligent or hardworking.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'industrious' has retained its original meaning of being hardworking and diligent, but has also come to be associated with being productive and efficient in one's work.