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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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

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