studious
adjective
stu·di·ous
| \ ˈstü-dē-əs
, ˈstyü-\
, ˈstyü-\
Definition of studious
1
: assiduous in the pursuit of learning
2a
: of, relating to, or concerned with study
studious habits
b
: favorable to study
a studious environment
3a
: 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
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Examples of studious in a Sentence
He made a studious effort to obey the rules.
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More Definitions for studious
studious
adjective
English Language Learners Definition of studious
: very serious about studying, reading, learning, etc.
: very careful and serious
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studious
adjective
stu·di·ous
| \ ˈstü-dē-əs
, ˈstyü-\
, ˈstyü-\
Kids Definition of studious
: very serious about studying
a studious child
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