working energetically and devotedly; hard-working; diligent

an industrious person.

Obsolete . skillful.

adjective

idle , inactive , indolent , lackadaisical , lazy , lethargic , slack , unemployed , unproductive

adjective

active , assiduous , ball of fire , burning , busy , conscientious , diligent , dynamic , eager , energetic , grind * , in full swing , intent , involved , jumping , laborious , on the go , operose , perky * , persevering , persistent , plugging , productive , psyched up on , purposeful , sedulous , spirited , steady , tireless , zealous , studious , ambitious , enterprising , hard-working , hardworking , painstaking