studious

1 of 2

adjective

stu·​di·​ous ˈstü-dē-əs 

ˈstyü-

1

: very serious and attentive in the pursuit of learning

a studious child

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

studiousness

2 of 2

noun

stu·​dious·​ness

plural -es

: quality or state of being studious

Examples of studious in a Sentence

Adjective

He made a studious effort to obey the rules.

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Gabriela is smart and studious and describes herself as not very social. — Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 17 Apr. 2026

The long, studious shadows at nightfall were too much for a slightly glossy city boy to appreciate. — Literary Hub, 18 June 2026

Then my Momo, the studious and tech-driven German, needed to use Edna. — Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 28 June 2026

Beyond the tools, Anunoby is studious enough to anticipate without getting too risky. — Fred Katz, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

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