businesslike
Methodical and efficient, in a way that would be advantageous to a business or…Methodical and efficient, in a way that would be advantageous to a business or businessperson.
» She approaches everything with a businesslike attitude.
Meaning
2 sensesMethodical and efficient, in a way that would be advantageous to a business or businessperson.
geschäftsmäßig
делово́йdelovój
exhibiting methodical and systematic characteristics that would be useful in business
Earnest and practical without being distracted or enthusiastic.
sachbezogen
делово́йdelovój
Examples
6 sentencesShe approaches everything with a businesslike attitude.
The prime minister's businesslike approach to welfare reform earned him accolades among the upper class.
She didn't show any emotion as she spoke to him; her manner was cold and businesslike.
Krista's curt, businesslike tone put off her clients at the maternity ward, especially on their special days.
He spoke of sex in a rather businesslike manner, which was how he tried to avoid talking about his problems with intimacy.
ruОн говорил о сексе в довольно деловой манере, пытаясь тем самым избежать разговоров о своих проблемах в интимной жизни.
deEr sprach auf ziemlich nüchterne Art über Sex; so versuchte er zu vermeiden, über seine Näheprobleme zu sprechen.
Translations
3 languagesBy meaning 1
By meaning 2
Forms
more businesslike, most businesslike| Comparative | more businesslike Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most businesslike Lesson |
regular
Synonyms
3 synonyms- not distracted by anything unrelated to the goal:earnest
Word family
3 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form