studious

studious is a 8-letter English word with 7 senses as adjective in the JumbleFix dictionary. One common meaning is: Given to study; devoted to the acquisition of knowledge from books; as, a studious scholar. Face value is 9 in Scrabble and 11 in Words With Friends. Use the entries below when you need a playable sense, a nearby word, or another arrangement of the same letters.

8 letters · Scrabble 9 · Words With Friends 11 · 7 senses

Definitions

1. adjective. Given to study; devoted to the acquisition of knowledge from books; as, a studious scholar.
2. adjective. Given to thought, or to the examination of subjects by contemplation; contemplative.
3. adjective. Earnest in endeavors; aiming sedulously; attentive; observant; diligent; -- usually followed by an infinitive or by of; as, be studious to please; studious to find new friends and allies.
4. adjective. Planned with study; deliberate; studied.
5. adjective. Favorable to study; suitable for thought and contemplation; as, the studious shade.
6. adjective. marked by care and effort

   "made a studious attempt to fix the television set"

7. adjective. characterized by diligent study and fondness for reading

   "a bookish farmer who always had a book in his pocket"

   "a quiet studious child"

   Synonyms: bookish

Synonyms

bookish

Common word forms

studiously, studiousness

Words from these letters

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