Definition of Businesslike
Businesslike
busi·ness·like
Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
serious or practical in manner and/or behavior, thinking, speaking, and acting in an efficient and impersonal way without being distracted;
e.g. She tried to be businesslike in getting them to finish the task quickly instead of gossiping.
(adjective)
simple and functional as opposed to having decorative value, and thus being essentially suitable for business;
e.g. The room was furnished with businesslike chairs and a simple table.
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