studious

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj

Given to thought, or to the examination of subjects by contemplation; contemplative.
Dedicated to study; devoted to the acquisition of knowledge from books
Earnest in endeavors; attentive; diligent
Planned with study; deliberate; studied.
Favorable to study; suitable for thought and contemplation

/ˈstuːdi.əs/ /ˈstjuːdi.əs/ en-us-studious.ogg

studious more studious most studious

From Latin studiōsus. First recorded in English c. 1350.

unstudious

bookish

nonstudious overstudious studiously studiousness

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