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Studious \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.
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2. Given to thought, or to the examination of subjects by
contemplation; contemplative. --Locke.
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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.
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You that are so studious
Of my affairs, wholly neglect your own. --Massinger.
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4. Planned with study; deliberate; studied.
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For the frigid villainy of studious lewdness, . . .
with apology can be invented? --Rambler.
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5. Favorable to study; suitable for thought and
contemplation; as, the studious shade. [Poetic]
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But let my due feet never fail
To walk the studious cloister's pale. --Milton.
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{Stu"di*ous*ness}, n.
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