- disposed or given to diligent study: a studious boy.
- concerned with, characterized by, or pertaining to study: studious tastes.
- zealous, assiduous, or painstaking: studious care.
- carefully planned or maintained; studied: a studious program to maintain peace.
- devoted to or favorable for study.
- given to study
- of a serious, thoughtful, and hard-working character
- showing deliberation, care, or precision
