studious

English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Latin studiōsus. First recorded in English circa 1350.

Pronunciation[edit]

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

Adjective[edit]

studious (comparative more studious, superlative most studious)

Given to thought, or to the examination of subjects by contemplation; contemplative.
Dedicated to study; devoted to the acquisition of knowledge from books
a studious scholar
(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
Planned with study; deliberate; studied.
Favorable to study; suitable for thought and contemplation
the studious shade

Antonyms[edit]

unstudious

Derived terms[edit]

studiously

Translations[edit]

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)

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