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businesslike

[ biz-nis-lahyk ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

businesslike

/ ˈbɪznɪsˌlaɪk /

First recorded in 1785–95; business + -like

Furry asked, looking at Charley with serious, businesslike gray eyes.

But there should be sufficient common ground to enable at the very least a businesslike approach.

The Bangkok “fish tank” bordello is glitzy and businesslike.

“It still causes a great deal of emotion,” Oprah went on in businesslike fashion.

She combines the romanticism in Steve with the sort of sensible businesslike side of Steve.

Barbara Sutton stood in the doorway, a small but businesslike revolver in her hand.

His dealings with the Continental princes, mainly in regard to shipping and commerce, were conciliatory and businesslike.

The thousands of tourists who come annually are handled in a most businesslike manner.

Mabel Andrews came once to a meeting and in businesslike fashion explained the Red Cross dressings and gave a lesson in bandaging.

"I'll get my coat and hat," Sara Lee said, and proceeded to do so in a brisk and businesslike fashion.

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