studious
adjective
stu·di·ous
ˈstü-dē-əs 
ˈstyü-
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
studiously
adverb
studiousness
noun
Examples of studious in a Sentence
He made a studious effort to obey the rules.
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Adam B. Vary, Variety, 3 Feb. 2025
The series, which followed a young Frankie Muniz as a studious middle child living with his parents and many brothers, ran for seven seasons until its series finale on May 14, 2006.
—Lisa Stardust, People.com, 9 Jan. 2025
That studious approach makes sense given his engineering background.
—Stuart Miller, Los Angeles Times, 30 Dec. 2024
Described as a well-rounded and studious student who is well liked by her peers.
—Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Studious.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/studious. Accessed 17 Mar. 2025.
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studious
adjective
stu·di·ous
ˈst(y)üd-ē-əs
1
: devoted to, fond of, or concerned with study
a studious child
studious habits
2
: of determined purpose : earnest
made a studious effort to obey the rules
studiously
adverb
studiousness
noun
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