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.
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.