STUDIOUS
studious
(adjective) marked by care and effort; “made a studious attempt to fix the television set”
bookish, studious
(adjective) characterized by diligent study and fondness for reading; “a bookish farmer who always had a book in his pocket”; “a quiet studious child”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
studious (comparative more studious, superlative most studious)
Given to thought, or to the examination of subjects by contemplation; contemplative.
Dedicated to study; devoted to the acquisition of knowledge from books
(usually followed by an infinitive or by "of") Earnest in endeavors; attentive; diligent
Planned with study; deliberate; studied.
Favorable to study; suitable for thought and contemplation
Antonyms
• unstudious
Source: Wiktionary
Stu"di*ous, a. Etym: [L. studious: cf. F. studieux. See Study.]
1. Given to study; devoted to the acquisition of knowledge from books; as, a studious scholar.
2. Given to thought, or to the examination of subjects by contemplation; contemplative. Locke.
3. Earnest in endeavors; aiming sedulously; attentive; observant; diligent; -- usually followed by an infinitive or by of; as, be studious to please; studious to find new friends and allies. You that are so studious Of my affairs, wholly neglect your own. Massinger.
4. Planned with study; deliberate; studied. For the frigid villainy of studious lewdness, . . . with apology can be invented Rambler.
5. Favorable to study; suitable for thought and contemplation; as, the studious shade. [Poetic] But let my due feet never fail To walk the studious cloister's pale. Milton.
– Stu"di*ous*ly, adv.
– Stu"di*ous*ness, n.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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