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

Examples of studious in a Sentence

He made a studious effort to obey the rules.

Recent Examples on the Web

To an outsider, such as myself, each of the three has their persona: Peter radiates bonhomie, Kimberly seems formidable, and Elizabeth appears serious and studious. —Tom Teicholz, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025

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Talulah Riley in the background there, was much more sort of serious and studious. —Anaja I. Smith, HollywoodReporter, 15 Apr. 2025

The Zombies were very studious guys and never got into any trouble. —George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Feb. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

studious

adjective

stu·​di·​ous ˈst(y)üd-ē-əs 

1

: devoted to, fond of, or concerned with study

a studious child

studious habits

2

: of determined purpose : earnest

made a studious effort to obey the rules

studiously adverb

studiousness noun