In-dŭs'tri-oŭs, a.
a. [Lat. industrius, industriosus, It. & Sp. industrioso, Fr. industrieux. See INDUSTRY.]
Sense 1. Given to industry; characterized by diligence; diligent in business or study; constantly, regularly, or habitually occupied in business; assiduous;—opposed to slothful and idle.
Frugal and industrious men are commonly friendly to the established government. Sir W. Temple.
Sense 2. Diligent in a particular pursuit, or to a particular end; as, industrious to accomplish a journey, or to reconcile contending parties.