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Studiousness

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.

  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. [1913 Webster] -- Stu"di*ous*ly, adv. -- Stu"di*ous*ness, n.

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studiousness

n. The state or quality of being studious.

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studiousness

n. diligent study

Usage examples of "studiousness".

The Master's eyes were almost childlike in their studiousness, the mouth irresistible as it smiled, the grace of the body as he approached Laurent now entrancing.

In his section of a few dozens of soldiers there were many superior to him in intelligence, in studiousness, in character.