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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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
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“Studious.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/studious. Accessed 20 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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