adj ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Given to thought, or to the examination of subjects by contemplation; contemplative.
2. 2
   Dedicated to study; devoted to the acquisition of knowledge from books

   "a studious scholar"

3. 3
   Earnest in endeavors; attentive; diligent

   "be studious to please"

4. 4
   Planned with study; deliberate; studied.
5. 5
   Favorable to study; suitable for thought and contemplation

   "the studious shade"

Adjective

1. 1
   marked by care and effort wordnet
2. 2
   characterized by diligent study and fondness for reading wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

bookishcarefulabsorbedabsorbed inabstruseacademic

Antonyms

All antonyms

unstudious

Example

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"No other boy in our class is more studious than Jack."

Etymology

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

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