studious

stu·di·ous

adj \ˈstü-dē-əs, ˈstyü-\

Definition of STUDIOUS

1

: assiduous in the pursuit of learning

2

a : of, relating to, or concerned with study <studious habits> b : favorable to study <a studious environment>

3

a : diligent or earnest in intent <made a studious effort> b : marked by or suggesting purposefulness or diligence <a studious expression on his face> c : deliberately or consciously planned <studious avoidance of gender-specific pronouns>

— stu·di·ous·ly adverb

— stu·di·ous·ness noun

Examples of STUDIOUS

1. He made a studious effort to obey the rules.

First Known Use of STUDIOUS

14th century