bookish in Dutch
bookish in Dutch is boekenworm, eigengereid, formalistisch — bookish means keen on reading and studying, often said of someone who seems a bit awkward socially as a result.
bookish in Dutch
boekenworm
Fond of reading or studying, especially said of someone lacking social skills as a result.
eigengereid
Characterized by a method of expression generally found in books.
formalistisch
Characterized by a method of expression generally found in books.
litterair
Characterized by a method of expression generally found in books.
pedant
Characterized by a method of expression generally found in books.
schools
Characterized by a method of expression generally found in books.
What does "bookish" mean?
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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”."
- adj Written or spoken in a style typical of books rather than everyday speech.
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bookish in a sentence
- 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”.
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What is "bookish" in Dutch?
"bookish" in Dutch is boekenworm, eigengereid, formalistisch. bookish means: Keen on reading and studying, often said of someone who seems a bit awkward socially as a result.
Are there other ways to say "bookish" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 6 translations listed for "bookish": boekenworm, eigengereid, formalistisch, litterair, pedant, schools.
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