industriously — In a hardworking and diligent manner; showing persistent effort and dedication in work or activity.
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: In a hardworking and diligent manner; showing persistent effort and dedication in work or activity.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈdʌstriəsli/
Example Sentences
- The ants industriously carried crumbs that were three times their body weight, making me feel guilty about complaining when my backpack gets heavy.
- She industriously organized her entire room, only to mess it up again while looking for her keys.
- The students industriously prepared for their final exams throughout the semester.
industriously
ADVERB[/ɪnˈdʌstriəsli/]
In a hardworking and diligent manner; showing persistent effort and dedication in work or activity.
In a hardworking and diligent manner; showing persistent effort and dedication in work or activity.
She works industriously while he paces furiously, and the cat watches curiously!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'industria' meaning diligence or hard work. The Latin root evolved into the English adjective 'industrious' with the adverb suffix '-ly' added.
Breakdown
industri- (from Latin 'industria' meaning diligence) + -ous (adjective suffix meaning 'full of') + -ly (adverb suffix)
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“The ants industriously carried crumbs that were three times their body weight, making me feel guilty about complaining when my backpack gets heavy.”
“She industriously organized her entire room, only to mess it up again while looking for her keys.”
“The students industriously prepared for their final exams throughout the semester.”
“He industriously saved every penny for his dream vacation, then spent it all in the first day at the resort.”
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