Studious - definition of studious by The Free Dictionary 1 disposed or given to diligent study 2 concerned with or pertaining to study: studious interests 3 zealous, assiduous, or painstaking: studious care 4 carefully planned; studied 5 devoted to or favorable for study
studious, adj. n. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford English . . . What does the word studious mean? There are nine meanings listed in OED's entry for the word studious See ‘Meaning use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence How common is the word studious? How is the word studious pronounced? Where does the word studious come from?
studious - Wiktionary, the free dictionary studious (comparative more studious, superlative most studious) Given to thought, or to the examination of subjects by contemplation; contemplative Planned with study; deliberate; studied The translations below need to be checked and inserted above into the appropriate translation tables
American Heritage Dictionary Entry: studious 2 Marked by steady attention and effort; assiduous: made a studious attempt to fix the television set 3 Giving or evincing careful regard; heedful: "The major was very studious of his appearance" (H E Bates) [Middle English, from Latin studi ō sus, from studium, eagerness; see STUDY ]