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industriously
Variant of industrious
industrious
definition
in·dus·tri·ous (in dus′trē əs)
adjective
- Obsolete skillful or clever
- characterized by earnest, steady effort; hardworking; diligent
Etymology: < Fr or L: Fr industrieux < L industriosus < industria: see industry
Related Forms:
- industriously in·dus′·tri·ously adverb
- industriousness in·dus′·tri·ous·ness noun
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