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studious
adjective stu·di·ous \ˈstü-dē-əs, ˈstyü-\
: very serious about studying, reading, learning, etc.
: very careful and serious
Full Definition of STUDIOUS
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>
— stu·di·ous·ly adverb
— stu·di·ous·ness noun
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First Known Use of STUDIOUS
14th century
STUDIOUS Defined for Kids
studious
adjective stu·di·ous \ˈstü-dē-əs, ˈstyü-\
Definition of STUDIOUS for Kids
: very serious about studying <a studious child>
— stu·di·ous·ly adverb
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