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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 notes

In plain EnglishSomeone who applies themselves seriously to learning, or (less commonly) careful and deliberate behaviour.

Common pairings
studious student studious attention

Word forms

more studious comparative, most studious superlative

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Etymology

From Latin studiosus, related to studium ("zeal, devotion to study").

Origin: Latin

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Frequently asked questions

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.

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