adjective
studious
STOO-dee-uhs/ˈstuːdiəs/
Showing sustained careful attention to learning.
The studious woman carefully compares information in several reference books.
Etymology
Built on studium, meaning eagerness or zeal, studious originally described someone diligent or eager in general. Its meaning narrowed to devotion to learning, especially seeking knowledge from books.
In context
evidently the sitting-room of some studious person, judging from the books and critical reviews lying about.
More examples
- Her studious habits include reviewing her notes after every class.
- Even during summer vacation, my studious brother reads history books.
- She gives each unfamiliar passage studious attention.
Forms
studious · more studious · most studious
studiously adverb — With deliberate care and close attention.
studiousness noun — The quality of being devoted to study.
Similar words
- diligent
- Emphasizes steady effort in any task, not specifically learning.
- scholarly
- Emphasizes academic knowledge or research rather than study habits.
- bookish
- Emphasizes an interest in books rather than careful study.