• (a.) Given to industry; characterized by diligence; constantly, regularly, or habitually occupied; busy; assiduous; not slothful or idle; -- commonly implying devotion to lawful and useful labor. • (a.) Steadily and perseveringly active in a particular pursuit or aim; as, he was negligent in business, but industrious in pleasure; an ind... Found on http://thinkexist.com/dictionary/meaning/industrious/
In·dus'tri·ous adjective [ Latin industrius , industriosus : confer French industrieux . See Industry .] 1. Given to industry; characterized by diligence; constantly, regularly, or habitually occupied; busy; assiduous; not slothful or idle; -- commonly implying dev... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/I/48