[stu.di.ous] adj (14c) 1: assiduous in the pursuit of learning
2. a: of, relating to, or concerned with study b: favorable to study "a ~ environment" 3 a: diligent or earnest in intent "made a ~ effort" b: marked by or suggesting purposefulness or diligence "a ~ expression on his face" c: deliberately or consciously planned "spoke with a ~ accent" -- stu.di.ous.ly adv -- stu.di.ous.ness n