Synonyms of bookworm

bookworm

noun

ˈbu̇k-ˌwərm 

as in nerd

a person slavishly devoted to intellectual or academic pursuits

a bookworm who prefers reading to just about any other activity

Synonyms & Similar Words

• nerd
• geek
• scholar
• dork
• weenie
• wonk
• swot
• genius
• dink
• intellectual
• brain
• grind
• highbrow
• bookman
• techie
• academic
• double-dome
• gearhead

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• slacker
• underachiever
• lowbrow
• goldbrick
• goof-off

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of bookworm

The hottest new social activity is not talking Silent reading clubs are giving like-minded bookworms a brain boost. — Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 8 June 2026

From Joan Didion to Ray Bradbury, many famous writers are linked with the City of Angels—and that means plenty of literary spots for bookworms. — Krista Simmons, Travel + Leisure, 6 June 2026

Every cocktail feels like a deep dive into storytelling, and for a bookworm like me, this bar was an absolute highlight. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026

Dua Lipa and Callum Turner are writing a new chapter in their romance, tying the knot two years after a meeting that would make most bookworms swoon. — Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026