Synonyms of bookworms

bookworms

noun

plural of bookworm

as in nerds

a person slavishly devoted to intellectual or academic pursuits

a bookworm who prefers reading to just about any other activity

Synonyms & Similar Words

• nerds
• geeks
• scholars
• wonks
• weenies
• dorks
• intellectuals
• dinks
• brains
• geniuses
• swots
• highbrows
• bookmen
• academics
• grinds
• techies
• gearheads
• double-domes

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• slackers
• underachievers
• goldbricks
• lowbrows
• goof-offs

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of bookworms

The variety of fiction, nonfiction, cookbooks, and best-sellers available could sustain even the most diehard bookworms for a lifetime. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 25 June 2026

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

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

Reading is often a cherished solo activity but attending a literary festival can be a great way to connect with other bookworms, meet your favourite authors and discover new books. — Irenie Forshaw, TheWeek, 26 Mar. 2026

Here are eight takes on the cover-friendly storage solution, fit for design fiends, bookworms, and archivists alike. — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 18 Feb. 2026

Boise bookworms broke a personal reading record in 2025. — Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 6 Feb. 2026

For bookworms who believe reading is fundamental, Mott Haven’s The Lit. — Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 1 Feb. 2026