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studious Definition

stu·di·ous (sto̵̅o̅′dē əs, styo̵̅o̅′-)

adjective

  1. of, given to, or engaged in study
  2. characterized by close attention; thoughtful a studious inspection
  3. zealous; wholehearted studious efforts
  4. Now Rare studied; deliberate
  5. Old Poet. conducive to study

Etymology: ME < L studiosus

studious Related Forms

stu′·di·ously adverb stu′·di·ous·ness noun

studious Synonyms

studious

modif.

industrious, thoughtful, contemplative, busy, well-read, well-informed, scholarly, lettered, academic, learned, bookish, earnest, diligent, assiduous, attentive, sedulous, loving study, given to study.

Antonyms lazy*, unproductive*, capricious.

studious Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • youth: November 18, 1784 Coachmakers Hall ' Is a wild or studious youth the more likely to make a good husband?
  • boy: He wasn't the most intelligent or studious boy in his school, he knew that.
  • man: He was a devout man, a studious man, a Bible-reading man.
  • type: Would suit quiet studious type not given to loud parties!
  • avoidance: What is ironic in the handbook is the studious avoidance of many themes and issues that would help to inform that practice.
  • girl: Jane was a quiet and studious girl, but even she couldnt hold her tongue when it came to her mothers brutish behavior.

Modifying Another Word

  • very: I am not and never have been a very studious person.
  • pretty: I guess one of the issues that then arises is the personal dispositions of librarians, who are necessarily pretty studious and organized people.
  • rather: I'm also rather studious - hope that doesn't make me sound too boring!