enterprising

C1 Topic:Describing Qualities

Also spelled enterprizing

US /ˈɛntɝˌpraɪzɪŋ/ See IPA manual

Freq #30719

Meanings

1

adj
Showing imagination, energy, and a readiness to take on new projects.

An enterprising student set up a small business selling snacks on campus.
2

adj
Skilful and resourceful in business or in getting ahead.

The enterprising young manager soon turned the failing shop around.

Thesaurus

Synonyms

go-getting

Word family

Derived forms enterprisinglyenterprisingnessunenterprising

Topics

Describing Qualities Word Formation & Derivatives

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