studious
Given to thought, or to the examination of subjects by contemplationGiven to thought, or to the examination of subjects by contemplation; contemplative.
» Tom is studious.
Tom ist fleißig.
Том старанний.
Meaning
5 sensesGiven to thought, or to the examination of subjects by contemplation; contemplative.
besonnen, fleißig, lernbegierig
Dedicated to study; devoted to the acquisition of knowledge from books
a studious scholar
Earnest in endeavors; attentive; diligent
be studious to please
She is studious to find new friends and allies
Planned with study; deliberate; studied.
Favorable to study; suitable for thought and contemplation
the studious shade
- marked by care and effort
- characterized by diligent study and fondness for reading
Examples
16 sentencesTom is studious.
Том старанний.
deTom ist fleißig.
Tom is very studious.
deTom ist sehr fleißig.
His big brother is very studious.
deSein großer Bruder lernt sehr fleißig.
Tom has been studious his entire life.
You are as studious as I am.
Translations
3 languagesBy meaning 2
Origin
From Latin studiōsus. First recorded in English c. 1350.From Latin studiōsus. First recorded in English c. 1350.
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Forms
more studious, most studious| Comparative | more studious Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most studious Lesson |
regular
Synonyms
1 synonyms- characterized by diligent study and fondness for reading:bookish
Antonyms
1 antonymsWord family
6 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form