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Definition of studious

studious

/ˈstuː.di.əs/
stu · di · ous
Adverb:studiously
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studious Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Spending a lot of time studying or reading; devoted to academic learning and intellectual pursuits.

Example

"The studious teenager spent most of her weekend in the library preparing for the upcoming chemistry exam."

2

Done deliberately or with careful, conscious attention to detail.

Example

"He maintained a studious neutrality throughout the heated debate so as not to alienate either committee."

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• Rhymes for studious

• Nearby Words

studied
studier
studio
studious
studiously
studiousness
studly

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 14th century from Old French studious or directly from Latin studiosus ('eager, zealous, fond of study'), derived from studium ('zeal, eagerness, study').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Studious. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/studious
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