Studious — Stu di*ous, a. [L. studious: cf. F. studieux. See {Study}.] 1. Given to study; devoted to the acquisition of knowledge from books; as, a studious scholar. [1913 Webster] 2. Given to thought, or to the examination of subjects by contemplation;… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
studious — [sto͞o′dē əs, styo͞o′dē əs] adj. [ME < L studiosus] 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 … English World dictionary
studious — index diligent, industrious, learned, literate, pensive Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 … Law dictionary
studious — mid 14c. (implied in studiously), from L. studiosus, from studium (see STUDY (Cf. study)). Related: Studiousness … Etymology dictionary
studious — [adj] scholarly, attentive academic, assiduous, bookish*, bookworm*, busy, careful, contemplative, diligent, eager, earnest, grubbing, hard working, industrious, intellectual, learned, lettered, meditative, reflective, sedulous, serious,… … New thesaurus
studious — ► ADJECTIVE 1) spending a lot of time studying or reading. 2) done deliberately or with great care. DERIVATIVES studiously adverb studiousness noun … English terms dictionary
studious — studiously, adv. studiousness, n. /stooh dee euhs, styooh /, adj. 1. disposed or given to diligent study: a studious boy. 2. concerned with, characterized by, or pertaining to study: studious tastes. 3. zealous, assiduous, or painstaking:… … Universalium
studious — adjective 1) a studious nature Syn: scholarly, academic, bookish, intellectual, erudite, learned, donnish 2) studious attention Syn: diligent, careful, attentive, assiduous, painstak … Thesaurus of popular words
studious — /ˈstjudiəs / (say styoohdeeuhs) adjective 1. disposed or given to study: a studious boy. 2. concerned with, characterised by, or relating to study: studious tastes. 3. zealous, assiduous, or painstaking: studious care. 4. studied or carefully… …
studious — [[t]stju͟ːdiəs, stu͟ː [/t]] ADJ GRADED Someone who is studious spends a lot of time reading and studying books. I was a very quiet, studious little girl. Syn: bookish … English dictionary
