单词	businesslike
释义	businesslike adjective busi·​ness·​like ˈbiz-nəs-ˌlīk  -nəz- 1 : exhibiting qualities believed to be advantageous in business 2 : serious, purposeful Example Sentences His businesslike approach to the dispute was very helpful. Recent Examples on the Web For example, some companies have a hip and casual style, while others are more formal and businesslike. Yec, Forbes, 4 Aug. 2022 While the Kremlin characterized the talks as businesslike and balanced, briefings by both sides afterward indicated that Biden and Putin stuck to their familiar talking points, proving few clues as to where things go from here. Bloomberg.com, 12 Feb. 2022 At its heart, effective altruism is about nothing more than applying rigorous, businesslike analysis to voluntary charitable giving. WSJ, 4 Aug. 2022 To be more businesslike on the field, Palmer would have to line up in a three-piece suit. Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 1 Aug. 2022 Uhura was an officer and a highly educated and well-trained technician who maintained a businesslike demeanor while performing her high-minded duties. New York Times, 31 July 2022 Nor did Reserve operate in a more businesslike fashion thereafter. Jay Adkisson, Forbes, 13 May 2022 Inna decided that Svetlana would be businesslike, narrating the details of the trip and asking practical questions. Ed Caesar, The New Yorker, 20 June 2022 In an anonymous city-center hotel room, a late middle-aged woman, businesslike in prim pencil skirt and blouse, takes a piece of paper from her handbag. Olivia Marks, Vogue, 17 June 2022 See More Word History First Known Use 1677, in the meaning defined at sense 1 businesslike adjective as in professional having or showing qualities that are considered good in business His businesslike approach to the dispute was very helpful. a businesslike manner Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance professional polite practical serious earnest unsmiling stern staid strict humorless solemn sedate no-nonsense dignified distinguished sober harsh po-faced uncomic weighty grim serious-minded severe sobersided grave gloomy elevated Antonyms & Near Antonyms comical droll funny light comic lighthearted hysterical ridiculous riotous antic ludicrous hilarious frivolous uproarious hysteric farcical goofy laughable risible scatterbrained flighty puerile screaming foolish playful silly zany harebrained humorous absurd jocular mad sidesplitting unwise fatuous flippant preposterous balmy cockeyed insane nonsensical sappy daffy brainless kooky crazy jerky nutty witless wacky facetious light-headed lunatic whacky asinine loony daft joking kittenish cuckoo featherbrained dotty ludic screwball senseless flip kookie jesting half-witted looney weak-minded See More
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