Question 1 · Quick check
businesslike
CEFRC1
/bˈɪznɪˌslaɪk/
adjective
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In plain English
- 01
adjective
Efficient, practical, and serious in dealing with work.
- 02
adjective
Extra detailEarnest and practical without being distracted or enthusiastic.
Examples
She approaches everything with a businesslike attitude.
The prime minister's businesslike approach to welfare reform earned him accolades among the upper class.
At a glance
Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale
- Senses
- 3
- Parts of speech
- 1
- Citations
- 3
- Synonyms
- 3
Deep Dive
adjective
Extra meaningMethodical and efficient, in a way that would be advantageous to a business or businessperson.
More examples
In contextThe gunners stood by the guns waiting, and the ammunition waggons were at a business-like distance.
Further along, the road passes a low E-shape of red-brick estate buildings, obviously modern, yet all of a piece with this sensible, attractive and businesslike village.
Then, with a businesslike rigor, he grasped the outstretched palm of Casey DeSantis, Florida’s first lady.
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Origin
adjective
From business + -like.