studious
Origin of studious
1Other words from studious
- stu·di·ous·ly, adverb
- stu·di·ous·ness, noun
- non·stu·di·ous, adjective
- non·stu·di·ous·ly, adverb
- non·stu·di·ous·ness, noun
- o·ver·stu·di·ous, adjective
- o·ver·stu·di·ous·ly, adverb
- o·ver·stu·di·ous·ness, noun
- pre·stu·di·ous, adjective
- pre·stu·di·ous·ly, adverb
- pre·stu·di·ous·ness, noun
- pseu·do·stu·di·ous, adjective
- pseu·do·stu·di·ous·ly, adverb
- qua·si-stu·di·ous, adjective
- qua·si-stu·di·ous·ly, adverb
- un·stu·di·ous, adjective
- un·stu·di·ous·ly, adverb
- un·stu·di·ous·ness, noun
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How to use studious in a sentence
There was an eighteen-year-old girl in this Butte, as I well remember, with the outward savagery tamed out of her by studiousness.
I, Mary MacLane | Mary MacLaneHis studiousness and tractableness lead to one reward in childhood, though it often costs him dear as a man.
How to Analyze People on Sight | Elsie Lincoln Benedict and Ralph Paine BenedictEvidently smartness and studiousness had nothing to do with it, and Missy felt a pleasurable thrill.
Missy | Dana GatlinWith this studiousness was joined a gaiety and sprightliness that manifested itself in all sorts of fun and mischief.
The World's Great Men of Music | Harriette BrowerHer expression was one of studiousness and consideration; yet the face of James Brownrigg was completely blurred in her vision.
Sally Bishop | E. Temple Thurston
British Dictionary definitions for studious
/ (ˈstjuːdɪəs) /
given to study
of a serious, thoughtful, and hard-working character
showing deliberation, care, or precision
Origin of studious
1Derived forms of studious
- studiously, adverb
- studiousness, noun
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