businesslike

adjective9 collocationsAvg. frequency: 6.4

A common way to intensify the quality of being professional and efficient.

Emphasizes a formal, impersonal, and no-nonsense approach.

Intensifies the quality of being professional and efficient to a high degree.

Indicates a moderate or reasonable degree of being professional.

Describes a state of being efficient and professional.

To give the impression of being efficient and professional when heard.

To continue to be efficient and professional, especially in a difficult situation.

Indicates a transition to a more professional and efficient manner.

To maintain a professional and impersonal tone in a situation or relationship.