Definition of STUDIOUS

studious

Meanings

Adjective Satellite

  • marked by care and effort
    • "made a studious attempt to fix the television set"
  • characterized by diligent study and fondness for reading
    • "a quiet studious child"

Adj

  • Given to thought, or to the examination of subjects by contemplation; contemplative.
  • Dedicated to study; devoted to the acquisition of knowledge from books
  • Earnest in endeavors; attentive; diligent
  • Planned with study; deliberate; studied.
  • Favorable to study; suitable for thought and contemplation

Origin / Etymology

Latin studiƍsus. First recorded in English circa 1350.

Synonyms

bookish

Antonyms

unstudious

Scrabble Score: 9

studious is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
studious is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
studious is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 11

studious is a valid Words With Friends word