Industriously and Idly

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Industriously adverb - In a manner involving great or constant activity.

Usage example: she's been industriously putting together the plans for the charity ball

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Idly is an antonym for industriously.

Idly adverb - In an idle manner.

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Industriously is an antonym for idly in lazily topic.

Nearby Word: idle

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