What's the difference between
and
Enter two words to compare and contrast their definitions, origins, and synonyms to better understand how those words are related.

Studious vs Avid - What's the difference?

studious | avid |

As adjectives the difference between studious and avid

is that studious is given to thought, or to the examination of subjects by contemplation; contemplative while avid is enthusiastic; passionate; longing eagerly; eager; greedy.

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

    avid

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • enthusiastic; passionate; longing eagerly; eager; greedy
    • I'm an avid reader.
  • * 1996 , , Oyster , Virago Press, paperback edition, page 3
    • We waited for something to happen, for anything to happen, we were avid for some event to unfold itself out of the burning nothing to save us.

    Derived terms

    * avidly * avidity

    Anagrams

    *