1. of or relating to or resulting from industry (Freq. 20) - industrial output • Pertains to noun: industry 2. having highly developed industries (Freq. 3) - the industrial revolution - an industrial nation • Ant: nonindustrial • Similar to: developed, highly-developed, industrialized, industrialised, postindustrial • See Also: progressive 3. employed in industry (Freq. 2) - the industrial classes - industrial work • Similar to: blue-collar 4. suitable to stand up to hard wear - industrial carpeting • Similar to: heavy-duty