English Explanatory Dictionary

businesslike

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Methodical and efficient, in a way that would be advantageous to a business or businessperson.
  2. Earnest and practical without being distracted or enthusiastic.

Word forms

businesslike more businesslike most businesslike business-like

Etymology

From business + -like.

Synonyms

earnest focused matter-of-fact

Derived words

businesslikely businesslikeness unbusinesslike
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