businesslike
[biz-nis-lahyk]
- conforming to, attending to, or characteristic of business.
- efficient, practical, or realistic.
- capable but unenthusiastic.
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Origin of businesslike
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Examples from the Web for businesslike
Contemporary Examples
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 perfectly captures the jaunty, businesslike hooker enjoying the absurd side of her job.
Historical Examples
Sidney had been insistent, and Harriet had topped the argument in her businesslike way.
KMary Roberts Rinehart
"I do, gracious one," Bedr responded with businesslike promptness.
It Happened in EgyptC. N. Williamson
Miss Georgie rose, the crisp, businesslike operator, and went to the table.
Good IndianB. M. Bower
Then he went to work to accomplish this purpose in a businesslike way.
The Long Labrador TrailDillon Wallace
They were businesslike, relentless, cold, they belonged to the world of the harbor!
The HarborErnest Poole
businesslike
- efficient and methodical
- earnest or severe
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