studious

1. a. Given to study; devoted to the acquisition of knowledge from books; as, a studious scholar. Source: opted

2. a. Given to thought, or to the examination of subjects by contemplation; contemplative. Source: opted

3. a. 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. Source: opted

4. a. Planned with study; deliberate; studied. Source: opted

5. a. Favorable to study; suitable for thought and contemplation; as, the studious shade. Source: opted

6. adj. marked by care and effort Source: wordnet

7. adj. characterized by diligent study and fondness for reading Source: wordnet

8. 1. Given to study; devoted to the acquisition of knowledge from books; as, a studious scholar. 2. Given to thought, or to the examination of subjects by contemplation; contemplative. Locke. 3. 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. You that are so studious Of my affairs, wholly neglect your own. Massinger. 4. Planned with study; deliberate; studied. For the frigid villainy of studious lewdness, . . . with apology can be invented Rambler. 5. Favorable to study; suitable for thought and contemplation; as, the studious shade. [Poetic] But let my due feet never fail To walk the studious cloister's pale. Milton. -- Stu"di*ous*ly, adv. -- Stu"di*ous*ness, n. Source: webster

9. j:100 s. marked by care and effort Source: ecdict

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