adj.
Pronunciation: ' stü-d ē - ə s, ' styü-
Function: adjective
Date: 14th century
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