When we hear the word studious, we think that it is related to studying, and it’s right. Studious people spend a lot of time studying or reading, and they find it relaxing to study and read.
If you watch the American television sit com “The Big Bang Theory”, Sheldon’s character is a very good example of a studious person.
He said that when he was in high school, his dad would force him to watch a soccer game before he could study physics and calculus. He didn’t enjoy the soccer game but he had to do it so he would be allowed by his dad to study.
As we know studious is an adjective, and it does not only describe a person who loves studying, but it also describes something that is done with great care and attention.
Example of sentences using studious:
- Marilou’s studious habit made her the top of the class.
- I have a friend who is remarkably studious. He spends most of his time studying.
- My math teacher checked my paper with studious attention.
Dialog:
Angel: Hi, Lou. Are you free on Sunday evening next week? I am inviting some friends for my birthday party.
Lou: Oh, I would love to go, but I need to study for my Algebra test. I can meet you and give you something on Sunday morning, after the church.
Angel: You really are very studious. You had high scores in your prelim test, and I’m sure you will be fine in your midterm test.
Lou: I don’t mean to be abnormally studious, but I absolutely need to study more. There are some problems in the book that I can’t solve, yet. If those problems are given in the test, I won’t be able to get a high score
Angel: I know you’re studying hard. But, common, it’s my birthday, and I want you to be there at my party.
Lou: Okay. You’re right. I think I’m being too studious. I’m sorry. I will go to your party.
Angel: Thank you for accepting my invitation. You can leave early if you want to study on Sunday night.
Lou: I might stay until the end of the party. I will just study harder this week so I won’t need to study on Sunday night. Partying is also a good way to relax.
Other words you can create from studious:
Study
It can be a noun or a verb. If it is a noun, it refers to a detailed investigation and analysis of a subject or situation or the devotion of time and attention to acquiring knowledge on an academic subject. If it is a verb, it refers to the action of devoting time and attention to gain knowledge.
- My sons study hard and I am very happy with their school’s performance.
- I told my students that they have to focus on their study so they can get a passing grade.
Student
This refers to someone who is studying at a school or college.
- In Canada, students must pass a series of tests before they can graduate from high school.
Stud
This is a noun that refers to a large-headed piece of metal that pierces and projects from a surface, especially for decoration. It can also be used as a verb when it refers to decorate something.
- She had her navel pierced and she put a gold stud in it.
- Her boyfriend just proposed to her with a ring studded with glittering diamonds.
Studying
Itis a gerund form of study. This can act as a subject or an object of the sentence.
- Studying is one of my habits now, but when I was a kid, I hated studying.
Collocations:
Studious disposition
Studious habit
Studious attention
Exceptionally studious
Remarkably studious
Moderately studious
Extraordinarily studious
Peculiarly studious
Naturally studious
Quite studious
Related phrasal verbs:
Think something over/through
This means that we think about something carefully.
- I got a new job offer from another company, but I should think it over.
Wise up
To become aware, informed or sophisticated.
- After studying for more than 20 years, I wised up and got a really great job offer.
Related idioms:
Hang on someone’s every word
To listen to someone very carefully.
- My mother is always hanging on my dad’s every word.
In the know
Knowledgeable.
- I was happy to be in the know about the company’s financial situation.
Well versed in
Educated, knowledgeable.
- My Physics professor is very well versed in Astrophysics.
Synonyms (other ways to say):
scholarly
bookish
intellectual
erudite
bookworm
donnish,
diligent
attentive
assiduous
painstaking
thorough
meticulous
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