Stu"di*ous (?), a. [L. studious: cf. F. studieux. See Study.]
1. Given to study; devoted to the acquisition of knowledge from books; as, a studious scholar.
2. Given to thought, or to the examination of subjects by contemplation; contemplative. Locke.
3. Earnest in endeavors; aiming sedulously; attentive; observant; diligent; -- usually followed by
an infinitive or by of;
as, be studious to please; studious to find new
friends and allies.
You that are
so studious
Of my affairs, wholly neglect your own.
Massinger. 4. Planned with study; deliberate; studied.
For the frigid villainy of studious lewdness, . .
. with apology can be invented?
Rambler. 5. Favorable to study; suitable for thought and contemplation; as, the studious shade. [Poetic]
But let my due feet never fail
To walk the studious cloister's pale.
Milton. -- Stu"di*ous*ly, adv.
-- Stu"di*ous*ness, n.
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