Main Entry: stu·di·ous

Pronunciation: \ˈstü-dē-əs, ˈstyü-\

Function: adjective

Date: 14th century

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