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bookish

Bookish (adj) means Fond of reading or studying, especially said of someone lacking social skills as a result.

adj
1
Fond of reading or studying, especially said of someone lacking social skills as a result.
2
Characterized by a method of expression generally found in books.
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What is the meaning of bookish?

"bookish" (adj) means fond of reading or studying, especially said of someone lacking social skills as a result.

What are the different meanings of bookish?

"bookish" has 2 main meanings: 1. Fond of reading or studying, especially said of someone lacking social skills as a result; 2. Characterized by a method of expression generally found in books.

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