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.
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.
