studious

adjective

stu·di·ous | \ ˈstü-dē-əs

, ˈstyü-\

Definition of studious

1 : assiduous in the pursuit of learning

2a : of, relating to, or concerned with study studious habits

b : favorable to study a studious environment

3a : 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

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He made a studious effort to obey the rules.

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