studious

English

Etymology

Latin studiōsus. First recorded in English circa 1350.

Pronunciation

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• IPA^(key): /ˈstuːdi.əs/, /ˈstjuːdi.əs/
• Rhymes: -uːdiəs

Adjective

studious (comparative more studious, superlative most studious)

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. (usually followed by an infinitive or by "of") Earnest in endeavors; attentive; diligent

   be studious to please

   She is studious to find new friends and allies

4. Planned with study; deliberate; studied.
5. Favorable to study; suitable for thought and contemplation

   the studious shade

Antonyms

• unstudious

Derived terms

• studiously

Translations

given to thought, contemplation, etc

• Bulgarian: замислен (bg) (zamislen)
• German: besonnen (de)
• Greek: σκεπτικός (el) (skeptikós)
• Romanian: please add this translation if you can

given to study, reading, etc

• Bulgarian: занимаващ се с наука (zanimavašt se s nauka)
• Dutch: leergierig (nl)
• French: studieux (fr)
• German: fleißig (de), lernbegierig
• Greek: μελετηρός (el) (meletirós)
• Latin: studiosus (la)
• Romanian: studios (ro)
• Spanish: estudioso (es), aplicado (es)

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Translations to be checked

• Georgian: ^{(please verify)} ბეჯითი (beǯiti)
• Turkish: please add this translation if you can

See also

• bookish