studious

[US]/'stjuːdɪəs/
[UK]/'studɪəs/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. diligent, enthusiastic, focused; suitable for learning.

Example Sentences

a quiet, studious child.

That shopgirl is studious to please the customers.

She was a studious child, happiest when reading.

He always pays studious attention to detail.

she was an extremely clever and studious young woman.

his studious absence from public view.

The study was furnished with studious simplicity.

made a studious attempt to fix the television set.

Real-world Examples

Anne was a very studious and diligent student who had a passion for books.

Source: Introduction to World Celebrities

And you have the sense that he feels painting is too studious and laborious.

Source: BBC documentary "Civilization"

On her right, her only neighbor was a studious looking lad absorbed in a newspaper.

Source: Little Women (Bilingual Edition)

By getting involved in their community discussions you can surround yourself with highly driven and studious peers.

Source: Tales of Imagination and Creativity

She was believed to be noble if not a princess as well as very studious.

Source: World Atlas of Wonders

He was a reserved and studious man.

Source: American history

As we discussed in today's video, you'll start to become like your peers and become highly driven and studious yourself.

Source: Tales of Imagination and Creativity

I wonder what the studious kids thought about this?

Source: Friday Flash Fiction

His expression was kindly and studious.

Source: 007 Series: Diamonds Are Forever (Part 1)

I'm tired, I think—tired of being studious and ambitious.

Source: Anne of Green Gables (Original Version)

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