studious
adjective
stu·di·ous
ˈstü-dē-əs
ˈstyü-
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
studiously
adverb
studiousness
noun
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