ENTERPRISINGLY

enterprisingly

(adverb) in an enterprising manner; “‘Let’s go up that mountain,’ she said enterprisingly”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

enterprisingly (comparative more enterprisingly, superlative most enterprisingly)

In an enterprising manner

Source: Wiktionary


ENTERPRISING

En"ter*pri`sing, a.

Definition: Having a disposition for enterprise; characterized by enterprise; resolute, active or prompt to attempt; as, an enterprising man or firm.

– En"ter*pri`sing*ly, adv.

ENTERPRISE

En"ter*prise, n. Etym: [F. enterprise, fr. entreprendre to undertake; entre between (L. inter) + prendre to take. See Inter, and Emprise.]

1. That which is undertaken; something attempted to be performed; a work projected which involves activity, courage, energy, and the like; a bold, arduous, or hazardous attempt; an undertaking; as, a manly enterprise; a warlike enterprise. Shak. Their hands can not perform their enterprise. Job v. 12.

2. Willingness or eagerness to engage in labor which requires boldness, promptness, energy, and like qualities; as, a man of great enterprise.

En"ter*prise, v. t.

1. To undertake; to begin and attempt to perform; to venture upon. [R.] The business must be enterprised this night. Dryden. What would I not renounce or enterprise for you! T. Otway.

2. To treat with hospitality; to entertain. [Obs.] Him at the threshold met, and well did enterprise. Spenser.

En"ter*prise, v. i.

Definition: To undertake an enterprise, or something hazardous or difficult. [R.] Pope.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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