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student | studious |

As a noun student

is student.

As an adjective studious is

given to thought, or to the examination of subjects by contemplation; contemplative.

student

Noun

(en noun)
  • A person who studies a particular academic subject.
  • A student of philosophy.
  • (figuratively) A person seriously devoted to some subject, whether academic or not.
  • He is a student of life.
  • A person enrolled at a university.
  • The students were out raising funds for rag week.
  • (chiefly, North America) A schoolchild.
  • Synonyms

    * (person who studies a particular subject) scholar * (person seriously devoted to some subject) devotee * (schoolchild) pupil, schoolchild * disciple

    Antonyms

    * teacher

    Anagrams

    * 1000 English basic words ----

    studious

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Given to thought, or to the examination of subjects by contemplation; contemplative.
  • Given to study; devoted to the acquisition of knowledge from books; as, a studious scholar.
  • 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.
  • Planned with study; deliberate; studied.
  • Favorable to study; suitable for thought and contemplation; as, the studious shade.
  • See also

    * bookish