adjective
studious
STOO-dee-uhs
Studious (adjective) means Devoted to studying and learning; diligent about schoolwork. Example: “He was always the most studious kid in the class.”
adjective
1
Devoted to studying and learning; diligent about schoolwork.
"He was always the most studious kid in the class."
2
Careful and deliberate in manner.
"She showed studious attention to every detail of the contract."
How to use studious
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone who applies themselves seriously to learning, or (less commonly) careful and deliberate behaviour.
Common pairings
studious student
studious attention
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more studious
- Superlative
- most studious
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Etymology
From Latin studiosus, related to studium ("zeal, devotion to study").
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What does “studious” mean?
The word “studious” means devoted to studying and learning; diligent about schoolwork. In plain terms, someone who applies themselves seriously to learning, or (less commonly) careful and deliberate behaviour.
How do you pronounce “studious”?
“Studious” is pronounced STOO-dee-uhs (/ˈstuːdi.əs/ in IPA).
How do you use “studious” in a sentence?
Here is “studious” used in a sentence: “He was always the most studious kid in the class.”
What is the opposite of “studious”?
The opposite of “studious” — its antonyms — is unstudious.
What part of speech is “studious”?
“Studious” is an adjective.
Where does the word “studious” come from?
The word “studious” comes from Latin. From Latin studiosus, related to studium ("zeal, devotion to study").
How many meanings does “studious” have?
“Studious” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: devoted to studying and learning; diligent about schoolwork.
