— studiously , adv. — studiousness , n.
/stooh"dee euhs, styooh"-/ , adj.
1. disposed or given to diligent study: a studious boy.
2. concerned with, characterized by, or pertaining to study: studious tastes.
3. zealous, assiduous, or painstaking: studious care.
4. carefully planned or maintained; studied: a studious program to maintain peace.
5. devoted to or favorable for study.
[ 1350-1400; ME studiosus, equiv. to studi ( um ) (see STUDY) + -osus -OUS ]