studious
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adjective \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
See Examples of STUDIOUS
- He made a studious effort to obey the rules.
First Known Use of STUDIOUS
14th century
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