: marked by or suggesting purposefulness or diligence
a studious expression on his face
c
: deliberately or consciously planned
studious avoidance of gender-specific pronouns
studiouslyadverb
studiousnessnoun
Example Sentences
He made a studious effort to obey the rules.
Recent Examples on the WebBelow, a nostalgic look back at pictures from their university days—from William’s studious portraits to Kate in her ceremonious graduation robe. Elise Taylor, Vogue, 25 Aug. 2022 But viewers should expect something that exists in the place between studious neutrality and an outright promotional film. Daniel D'addario, Variety, 12 Aug. 2022 In case that seems too studious, consider Snowball, the dancing Sulphur-crested Cockatoo. Marlene Zuk, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Aug. 2022 Every dorm has its character: the Dead Head, the studious one, the person with the pet snake. Kara Baskin, BostonGlobe.com, 21 June 2022 Higashioka and Trevino are collaborators whose meticulous attention to detail and studious preparation have immediately paid dividends for the pitchers. Wayne G. Mcdonnell, Jr., Forbes, 13 June 2022 Villanueva, who wore thick glasses and had a studious demeanor, was known as a flecha derecha, a straight arrow.The New Yorker, 30 May 2022 At Blueline Shooting Sports a couple of towns over, his slender, studious form had drawn looks from the rougher types who spent their afternoons aiming assault weapons at targets next to a store full of tactical supplies. Alex Morris, Rolling Stone, 8 July 2022 The process of slipping outside a level’s boundaries and into the warped, glitchy worlds between is fascinating — the end result of hundreds of hours of studious play. Nathan Grayson, Washington Post, 1 July 2022 See More