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studious

/ˈstuːdi.əs/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.54 in modern English

Syllables
stu-dious
IPA
/ˈstuːdi.əs/
9
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
3
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Given to thought, or to the examination of subjects by contemplation; contemplative.

adj

Dedicated to study; devoted to the acquisition of knowledge from books

adj

Earnest in endeavors; attentive; diligent

adj

Planned with study; deliberate; studied.

adj

Favorable to study; suitable for thought and contemplation

Example Sentences

Etymology

From Latin studiōsus. First recorded in English c. 1350.

Inflected Forms

more studious (comparative) most studious (superlative)

Derived Forms

nonstudious overstudious studiously studiousness

Frequently Paired Words

bookish

Synonyms

bookish

Antonyms

unstudious

Questions

How do you pronounce studious?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈstuːdi.əs/.
What does studious mean?
Given to thought, or to the examination of subjects by contemplation; contemplative.
Where does studious come from?
From Latin studiōsus. First recorded in English c. 1350.

How to pronounce studious

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