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