Dictionary

studious en · ADJ

Pronunciation

• /ˈstjuːdi.əs/
• /ˈstuːdi.əs/
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Etymology

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

Meanings

1. Given to thought, or to the examination of subjects by contemplation; contemplative.
2. Dedicated to study; devoted to the acquisition of knowledge from books
   • a studious scholar
3. (qualifier:usually followed by an infinitive or by "of") Earnest in endeavors; attentive; diligent
   • She is studious to find new friends and allies
   • be studious to please
4. Planned with study; deliberate; studied.
5. Favorable to study; suitable for thought and contemplation
   • the studious shade

Forms

Antonyms

unstudious

Deriveds

nonstudious · studiousness · studiously · overstudious

Relateds

bookish

Translations (16)

ast estudiosu (given to study, reading, etc) · de fleißig (given to study, reading, etc) · de besonnen (given to thought, contemplation, etc) · el μελετηρός (given to study, reading, etc) · es estudioso (given to study, reading, etc) · bg замислен (given to thought, contemplation, etc) · la studiosus (given to study, reading, etc) · bg занимаващ се с наука (given to study, reading, etc) · nl leergierig (given to study, reading, etc) · ast aplicáu (given to study, reading, etc) · fr studieux (given to study, reading, etc) · ro studios (given to study, reading, etc) · es aplicado (given to study, reading, etc) · de lernbegierig (given to study, reading, etc) · el σκεπτικός (given to thought, contemplation, etc) · hi पढ़ाकू (given to study, reading, etc)