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studious

English

Etymology

Latin studi?sus. First recorded in English circa 1350.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /?stu?di.?s/, /?stju?di.?s/
  • Rhymes: -u?di?s

Adjective

studious (comparative more studious, superlative most studious)

  1. Given to thought, or to the examination of subjects by contemplation; contemplative.
  2. Dedicated to study; devoted to the acquisition of knowledge from books
  3. (usually followed by an infinitive or by "of") Earnest in endeavors; attentive; diligent
  4. Planned with study; deliberate; studied.
  5. Favorable to study; suitable for thought and contemplation

Antonyms

  • unstudious

Derived terms

  • studiously

Translations

See also

  • bookish

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swotty

English

Etymology

swot +? -y.

Pronunciation

Adjective

swotty (comparative swottier, superlative swottiest)

  1. (Britain, slang) studious; being a swot.

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