studious

adjective

stu·​di·​ous ˈstü-dē-əs How to pronounce studious (audio)
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.
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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of studious was in the 14th century

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“Studious.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/studious. Accessed 12 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

studious

adjective
stu·​di·​ous ˈst(y)üd-ē-əs How to pronounce studious (audio)
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

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