01 a. Given to study; devoted to the acquisition of knowledge from books; as, a studious scholar.
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Given to study; devoted to the acquisition of knowledge from books; as, a studious scholar.
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Given to thought, or to the examination of subjects by contemplation; contemplative.
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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.
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Planned with study; deliberate; studied.“For the frigid villainy of studious lewdness, . . . with apology can be invented?” — Rambler.
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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.