STUDIOUS


Meaning of STUDIOUS in English

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

Merriam Webster Collegiate English Dictionary.      Merriam Webster - Энциклопедический словарь английского языка.