bookish
2 synonyms and 1 antonym for bookish, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Keen on reading and studying, often said of someone who seems a bit awkward socially as a result.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. adj
Keen on reading and studying, often said of someone who seems a bit awkward socially as a result.
“A Google search reveals Gendrot has no great internet or social media footprint, but in any case, he says, the police recruiters did not delve into his background. He did change his round spectacles to look less “bookish”.”
2. adj
Written or spoken in a style typical of books rather than everyday speech.
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