studious

adjective

stu·​di·​ous ˈstü-dē-əs How to pronounce studious (audio)
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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Juggling a glitzy life in the spotlight at night and a studious academic career by day, Jhailyn Paige Farcon has been dubbed a real-life Hannah Montana. Tereza Shkurtaj, People.com, 15 Mar. 2025 In the spring of 2017, Mangione joined Phi Kappa Psi, a fraternity known for attracting studious young men. Lorena O'Neil, Rolling Stone, 9 Mar. 2025 Erica is a fierce competitor who knows how to talk and close a deal, while Rick is a studious good boy who follows the rules and strives for extra credit. Ayan Artan, Vulture, 23 Feb. 2025 Kendall Jenner, for one—who just walked the Calvin Klein runway show—stepped out in a plushy Phoebe Philo jacket (that retails for a cool $11,000), pairing it with black tights and studious spectacles. Christian Allaire, Vogue, 9 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for studious

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of studious was in the 14th century

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“Studious.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/studious. Accessed 19 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

studious

adjective
stu·​di·​ous ˈst(y)üd-ē-əs How to pronounce studious (audio)
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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